Egypt, the winners of Group B, faced Angola in a match that ended in a goalless draw during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Notably, stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush were left on the bench for the entire match.
Having already secured their place at the top of the group, Egypt made significant changes to their lineup, which resulted in a lack of offensive power during the game. Despite some promising opportunities in the second half from Zizo, the Egyptian side couldn’t find the back of the net.
On the other hand, Angola, who required a victory to enhance their chances of advancing in the tournament, came close to scoring when Fredy hit the post early in the second half. With only two points earned from their group matches, Angola now faces uncertainty regarding their qualification as one of the best third-placed teams.
Egypt, after securing wins against Zimbabwe and South Africa in their previous matches, will remain in Agadir for their next challenge, facing a third-placed team from Group A, C, or D in the knockout stage set for next Monday. Meanwhile, South Africa automatically progressed from Group B after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe, finishing above Angola in the final standings.
This tournament has certainly brought excitement to football fans, with the knockout stages just around the corner, presenting opportunities for thrilling matchups as teams vie for the continental title.