Egypt Rest Mohamed Salah as The Palancas Negras Face Afcon Exit.
The Angolan winger curled a superb free-kick onto the woodwork as the two sides played out a draw.
Anfield forward Mohamed Salah and Etihad striker Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as the group leaders Egypt were held to a draw with Angola at the Afcon 2025.
The seven-time champions, having already secured top spot, deployed an entirely changed starting XI and lacked a cutting edge in Agadir.
Angola, who required a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now endure an anxious period to see if their two points is sufficient to advance for the last 16 as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams.
Several other nations are already guaranteed at least third place in their pools, all having three points.
Match Highlights
Attacker Fredy struck the woodwork for Angola early in the second half, while Zizo – one of three players introduced by the Pharaohs – stung goalkeeper Hugo Marques' fingertips with a shot from inside the box.
Salah and Marmoush had scored earlier in the tournament in victories over Zimbabwe and South Africa, respectively.
Egypt will remain in Agadir to meet a third-placed team next Monday, with their next rival to be confirmed after the group stage finishes on Wednesday.
In the other Group B finale, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana into the next round, putting Angola in a precarious position.
Egypt Feel Star Power Absence
The Liverpool star observed Egypt fail to score in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 final.
With top spot secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more convincing display from his rotated side.
Mostafa Mohamed, who scored four goals at the 2023 finals, set up an early chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender directed his header over the target.
Angola, making seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before firing a shot wide.
The first half passed without a single effort on target, although Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a thunderous long-range strike.
The Angolan captain was the likeliest source, watching a set-piece elude the goalkeeper but crash against the crossbar.
At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after almost tapping in a cross, only for the goal to be flagged offside.
Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy failed to break the deadlock, ensuring the match ended goalless.
For Angola, last-eight participants in 2023, their disjointed showings in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their recent coaching decision.
