Egypt Rest Salah as Angola Face Elimination from AFCON.
The Angolan winger curled a delightful set-piece 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 were held to a stalemate with Angola at the Afcon 2025.
The record winners, having already secured top spot, fielded an entirely changed starting XI and were missing a clinical finish in the Moroccan city.
Angola, who required a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now face a nervous wait to see if their solitary draw is enough to advance for the last 16 as one of the four best-placed third-place teams.
Benin, Sudan and Mozambique are already guaranteed at least third place in their respective groups, all boasting three points.
Game Highlights
Winger Fredy rattled the woodwork for Angola early in the second half, while Zizo – one of three players introduced by the Pharaohs – tested goalkeeper Hugo Marques' palms with a effort from inside the box.
Salah and Marmoush had previously found the net in comeback wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa, in turn.
Egypt will remain in Agadir to face a runner-up from another group next Monday, with their next rival to be confirmed after the preliminary round finishes on Wednesday.
In the other Group B closer, South Africa's victory over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana into the next round, leaving Angola in a precarious position.
Pharaohs Miss Salah and Marmoush Presence
The Liverpool star observed 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 impressive 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, having made seven changes themselves, almost went ahead when Chico Banza linked up with Mabululu before dragging a shot past the post.
The first half ended without a shot on target, though Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a thunderous long-range attempt.
The Angolan captain remained the likeliest threat, seeing a free-kick beat the goalkeeper but crash against the woodwork.
At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after nearly tapping 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, ensuring the match finished scoreless.
For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their inconsistent performances in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their recent managerial change.
