Egypt Bench Salah as Angola on Brink of Afcon Exit.
Fredy curled a delightful free-kick onto the woodwork as Angola and Egypt played out a draw.
Anfield star Mohamed Salah and Etihad striker Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as the group leaders Egypt were held to a stalemate with Angola at the Afcon 2025.
The seven-time champions, having clinched top spot, fielded an entirely changed starting XI and were missing a clinical finish in Agadir.
Angola, who needed a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now face a nervous wait 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 already guaranteed at least third place in their pools, all boasting three points.
Game Highlights
Attacker Fredy struck the woodwork for Angola shortly after the second half, while Zizo – one of three halftime changes by the Pharaohs – stung 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, respectively.
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 finale, South Africa's victory over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana through automatically, putting Angola on the outside looking in.
Pharaohs Miss Salah and Marmoush Presence
The Liverpool star watched 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 impressive display from his second string.
The striker, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, set up an early chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the centre-back looped his header over the target.
Angola, having made multiple rotations themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before dragging a low drive past the post.
The first half ended without a shot on target, although Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a powerful long-range attempt.
The Angolan captain remained the most dangerous threat, watching a set-piece elude the goalkeeper but crash against the woodwork.
At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after almost prodding 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 goalless.
For Angola, last-eight participants in 2023, their inconsistent performances in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their mid-tournament managerial change.
