Egypt sealed top spot in Group B at AFCON 2025 following a 0-0 draw against Angola in Agadir, extending their unbeaten run despite fielding a completely rotated side.
With qualification already secured, the Pharaohs made 11 changes and prioritized control over attacking risk.
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Angola, however, grew in intensity after halftime, with substitutes Gelson Dala, Benson, and M’Bala Nzola sparking a wave of pressure.
Efforts from Chico Banza, Antonio Maestro, and Nzola came close, but wasteful finishing and sharp saves from Mohamed Oufa Shobeir preserved Egypt’s clean sheet.
Missing star forwards Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, Egypt offered little threat in attack but managed the contest with efficiency, closing the group stage on seven points.
Angola, meanwhile, finished third with two points and now face an anxious wait, dependent on other results to determine their path to the last 16.