Egypt Bench Salah as The Palancas Negras Face Afcon Exit.
The Angolan winger delivered a superb set-piece against the woodwork as the two sides played out a draw.
Anfield star Mohamed Salah and Etihad counterpart Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as the group leaders Egypt played out a draw with Angola at the Afcon 2025.
The record winners, having already secured top spot, deployed an entirely changed starting XI and were missing a cutting edge in the Moroccan city.
Angola, who required a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now endure an anxious period to see if their two points is enough to qualify for the last 16 as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams.
Benin, Sudan and Mozambique are assured of at least third place in their respective groups, all boasting three points.
Game Highlights
Winger Fredy rattled the woodwork for Angola shortly after the second half, while Zizo – one of three players introduced by the Pharaohs – tested goalkeeper Hugo Marques' fingertips with a shot from inside the box.
Salah and Marmoush had previously found the net in victories over Zimbabwe and South Africa, respectively.
Egypt will remain in Agadir to face a third-placed team next Monday, with their next rival to be determined after the group stage concludes 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.
Egypt Miss Star Power Absence
The Liverpool star watched Egypt fail to score in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 final.
With first place secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more impressive display from his second string.
The striker, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, set up an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender looped his header wide of the target.
Angola, making seven changes themselves, almost went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before dragging a shot wide.
The first half ended without a shot on target, though Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a powerful long-range attempt.
The Angolan captain was the most dangerous threat, watching a free-kick beat the goalkeeper but crash against the crossbar.
At the other end, Salah Mohsen was stunned after almost tapping in a cross, only for the move to be ruled offside.
Late attempts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy failed to break the deadlock, ensuring the match finished scoreless.
For Angola, last-eight participants in 2023, their disjointed performances in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their recent managerial change.
