The Pharaohs Rest Mohamed Salah as Angola Face Elimination from AFCON.
Fredy delivered a superb free-kick onto the post as Angola and Egypt played out a draw.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Etihad striker Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as the group leaders Egypt played out a stalemate with Angola at the Afcon 2025.
The seven-time champions, having clinched top spot, deployed an completely rotated starting XI and lacked a clinical finish in Agadir.
Angola, who required a victory to stand a chance of progressing, 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 already guaranteed at least third place in their respective groups, all boasting three points.
Match Highlights
Winger Fredy struck the woodwork for Angola shortly after the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three players introduced 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 stay in Agadir to meet a runner-up from another group next Monday, with their next rival to be confirmed after the preliminary round concludes on Wednesday.
In the simultaneous Group B closer, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe propelled Bafana Bafana into the next round, putting Angola in a precarious position.
Egypt Miss Star Power Presence
Mohamed Salah observed Egypt fail to score in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 tournament decider.
With top spot secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more convincing attacking performance from his rotated side.
The striker, who netted four goals at the previous tournament, set up 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 low drive past the post.
The first half passed without a single effort on target, though Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a powerful long-range strike.
The Angolan captain remained the most dangerous source, watching a set-piece beat the goalkeeper but clatter against the crossbar.
At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after nearly tapping in a cross, only for the move to be flagged offside.
Late attempts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, leaving the match finished scoreless.
For Angola, last-eight participants in 2023, their disjointed performances in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their mid-tournament coaching decision.
