Egypt Rest Mohamed Salah as Angola on Brink of Elimination from AFCON.
Fredy curled a superb set-piece onto the woodwork 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 record winners, having clinched top spot, fielded an entirely changed starting XI and were missing a cutting edge in the Moroccan city.
Angola, who required a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now endure an anxious period to see if their solitary draw is sufficient to qualify for the last 16 as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams.
Several other nations are assured of at least third place in their pools, all boasting three points.
Game Highlights
Winger Fredy struck the woodwork for Angola shortly after the second half, while Zizo – 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 remain in Agadir to meet a runner-up from another group next Monday, with their opponents to be determined after the preliminary round concludes on Wednesday.
In the other Group B finale, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana into the next round, leaving Angola in a precarious position.
Egypt Feel Salah and Marmoush Presence
The Liverpool star observed Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 tournament decider.
With first place secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan might have hoped for a more convincing display from his rotated side.
The striker, who netted four goals at the previous tournament, 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 linked up with Mabululu before dragging a shot past the post.
The first half passed without a single effort on target, though Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a powerful long-range attempt.
The Palancas Negras skipper was the likeliest threat, watching a set-piece elude the goalkeeper but clatter against the woodwork.
At the other end, Salah Mohsen was stunned after nearly prodding in a cross, only for the goal to be ruled offside.
Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy failed to break the deadlock, ensuring the match ended goalless.
For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their disjointed performances in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their recent coaching decision.