Egypt is set to conclude their group B campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a perfect record as they prepare to face Angola at the Adrar Stadium on Monday evening. The match is slated to kick off at 6:00 PM CAT (GMT+2) and will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
Having already secured their place in the knockout stages with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa on Friday, Egypt currently leads group B with six points. The Pharaohs are hoping to maintain their winning streak against an Angola side that finds itself in a must-win situation to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Angola sits in third place, trailing South Africa by two points. Their chances of progression hinge on a victory over Egypt, while Zimbabwe, at the bottom of the group, has only managed to collect a single point following their two matches.
Following the win against South Africa, Egypt’s coach, Hassan, commented on the match and the officiating, choosing to trust the tournament referees in light of a controversial late penalty appeal from Bafana Bafana. He emphasized his commitment to his team’s performance, stating, “My goal is to make the Egyptian people happy, and football is a source of joy for the Egyptian citizen. I play every match as if it were a cup final, and African football has become strong because of professionalism.”
In terms of standout players, Egypt’s Omar Marmoush has been instrumental in the Pharaohs’ offensive tactics, complementing Mohamed Salah, who netted the winning goal against South Africa and remains the team’s top scorer in the tournament with two goals. On the other side, Angola’s Gelson Dala emerged as a key threat during their previous match, scoring in a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe, and he will be looking to exploit opportunities against Egypt’s defense.
Historically, Egypt has dominated their encounters with Angola, having won two of their four meetings, with the other two ending in draws. As both teams take to the pitch, the stakes could not be higher for Angola as they seek their first win against a formidable Egyptian side.