Egypt Rest Salah as Angola on Brink of Afcon Exit.
Fredy delivered a delightful free-kick against the post as the two sides played out a draw.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Etihad counterpart Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as the group leaders Egypt played out a draw with Angola at the Afcon 2025.
The seven-time champions, having already secured top spot, deployed an entirely changed starting XI and were missing a cutting edge in Agadir.
Angola, who needed a victory to stand a chance of progressing, will now endure an anxious period to see if their two points is sufficient to advance for the last 16 as one of the four best-placed third-place teams.
Benin, Sudan and Mozambique are assured of at least third place in their pools, all boasting three points.
Match Highlights
Attacker Fredy rattled the woodwork for Angola shortly after the second half, while Zizo – one of three halftime changes by the Pharaohs – tested goalkeeper Hugo Marques' palms with a effort from inside the box.
Salah and Marmoush had scored earlier in the tournament in victories over Zimbabwe and South Africa, in turn.
Egypt will remain in Agadir to meet a runner-up from another group next Monday, with their opponents to be determined after the group stage concludes on Wednesday.
In the other Group B closer, South Africa's victory over Zimbabwe propelled Bafana Bafana into the next round, leaving Angola on the outside looking in.
Pharaohs Miss Salah and Marmoush Absence
Mohamed Salah watched Egypt fail to score in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 tournament decider.
With top spot wrapped up, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan might have hoped for a more impressive attacking performance from his second string.
The striker, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, set up an early chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender looped his header wide of the target.
Angola, having made seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza linked up with Mabululu before dragging a shot wide.
The first half passed without a shot on target, though Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a powerful long-range attempt.
The Palancas Negras skipper was the likeliest threat, seeing a set-piece elude the goalkeeper but clatter against the woodwork.
At the other end, Salah Mohsen was stunned after nearly tapping in a cross, only for the goal to be flagged offside.
Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, leaving the match finished scoreless.
For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their inconsistent showings in Morocco will raise questions about their mid-tournament coaching decision.
