Egypt Rest Salah as Angola on Brink of Afcon Exit.
The Angolan winger delivered a superb free-kick against the woodwork as the two sides shared a stalemate.
Anfield star Mohamed Salah and Manchester City counterpart Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as the group leaders Egypt were held to a draw with Angola at the Afcon 2025.
The record winners, having clinched top spot, deployed an entirely changed starting XI and were missing a cutting edge in the Moroccan city.
Angola, who needed a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now face a nervous wait to see if their solitary draw is sufficient to advance for the last 16 as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams.
Benin, Sudan and Mozambique are already guaranteed at least third place in their respective groups, all boasting three points.
Match Highlights
Attacker Fredy struck the woodwork for Angola early in the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three players introduced by the Pharaohs – tested goalkeeper Hugo Marques' palms with a shot 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 third-placed team next Monday, with their opponents to be determined after the group stage concludes on Wednesday.
In the other Group B finale, South Africa's victory over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana through automatically, leaving Angola in a precarious position.
Pharaohs Miss Star Power Absence
Mohamed Salah watched Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 tournament decider.
With top spot secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan might have hoped for a more convincing display from his rotated side.
The striker, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, created an early chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender directed his header wide of the target.
Angola, making seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza linked up with Mabululu before dragging a shot past the post.
The first half passed without a single effort on target, though Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a powerful long-range attempt.
The Palancas Negras skipper remained the most dangerous source, watching a set-piece beat the goalkeeper but crash against the crossbar.
At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after nearly prodding in a cross, only for the goal to be ruled offside.
Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, leaving the match finished scoreless.
For Angola, last-eight participants in 2023, their disjointed performances in Morocco will raise questions about their recent coaching decision.
