Egypt Rest Salah as The Palancas Negras on Brink of Afcon Exit.
The Angolan winger curled a superb set-piece against the woodwork as the two sides shared a stalemate.
Anfield star Mohamed Salah and Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as the group leaders Egypt played out a stalemate with Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The seven-time champions, having clinched top spot, deployed an completely rotated starting XI and lacked a cutting edge in the Moroccan city.
Angola, who needed a victory to stand a chance of progressing, will now face a nervous wait to see if their solitary draw is enough to advance for the knockout stage as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams.
Benin, Sudan and Mozambique are already guaranteed at least third place in their respective groups, all boasting three points.
Game Key Moments
Winger Fredy struck the outside of a post for Angola shortly after the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three halftime changes by the Pharaohs – tested goalkeeper Hugo Marques' fingertips with a effort from inside the box.
Salah and Marmoush had previously found the net in victories over Zimbabwe and South Africa, in turn.
Egypt will remain in Agadir to face a third-placed team next Monday, with their next rival to be determined after the group stage finishes on Wednesday.
In the simultaneous Group B finale, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe propelled Bafana Bafana into the next round, leaving Angola in a precarious position.
Pharaohs Miss Salah and Marmoush Presence
Mohamed Salah watched Egypt fail to score in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 final.
With top spot wrapped up, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more convincing attacking performance from his second string.
The striker, who scored four goals at the 2023 finals, created an early chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender directed his header over the target.
Angola, making seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza linked up with Mabululu before firing a low drive past the post.
The first half passed without a shot on target, though Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a thunderous long-range strike.
The Angolan captain remained the likeliest threat, watching a set-piece elude the goalkeeper but clatter against the woodwork.
At the other end, Salah Mohsen was stunned after almost tapping in a cross, only for the move to be ruled offside.
Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy failed to break the deadlock, ensuring the match finished goalless.
For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their inconsistent performances in Morocco will raise questions about their recent managerial change.
