Egypt Bench Mohamed Salah as Angola Face Afcon Exit.
Fredy delivered a superb set-piece against the post as the two sides shared a stalemate.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Etihad striker Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as Group B winners Egypt played out a stalemate with Angola at the Afcon 2025.
The seven-time champions, having already secured top spot, deployed an entirely changed starting XI and were missing a cutting edge in Agadir.
Angola, who needed 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.
Benin, Sudan and Mozambique are assured of at least third place in their respective groups, 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' fingertips with a shot from inside the box.
Salah and Marmoush had scored earlier in the tournament in victories over Zimbabwe and South Africa, in turn.
Egypt will remain in Agadir to face a runner-up from another group next Monday, with their opponents to be confirmed after the preliminary round concludes on Wednesday.
In the simultaneous Group B closer, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana through automatically, leaving Angola on the outside looking in.
Pharaohs Feel Salah and Marmoush Absence
Mohamed Salah observed Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 final.
With first place secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan might have hoped for a more convincing display from his rotated side.
Mostafa Mohamed, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, created an early chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender looped his header over the target.
Angola, making multiple rotations themselves, almost went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before firing a shot past the post.
The first half ended without a shot on target, although Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a thunderous long-range strike.
The Angolan captain was the most dangerous threat, watching a set-piece elude the goalkeeper but crash against the woodwork.
At the other end, Salah Mohsen was stunned after nearly tapping in a cross, only for the goal to be ruled offside.
Late attempts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, ensuring the match ended goalless.
For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their disjointed performances in Morocco will raise questions about their mid-tournament coaching decision.
