Angola vs Egypt: Match preview, team news, head-to-head, line-ups, prediction | OneFootball

Egypt will lock horns with Angola in their final group game at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Stade Adrar on Monday.

The Pharaohs showed resilience to clinch a 1-0 victory over South Africa on Friday, becoming the first side to book their spot in the round of 16.

Angola drew 1-1 with Zimbabwe, keeping their qualification hopes alive ahead of this clash.

Match preview

Egypt have been one of the best teams in the competition, showing grit, athleticism and flair.

They came from behind to secure maximum points against Zimbabwe in their opening game and were forced to defend a one-goal lead with ten men against South Africa.

Star men Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush have lived up to expectations, registering three goals between them.

While Egypt have booked their place in the next round, manager Hossam Hassan has declared they are aiming for a victory to secure top spot in the group.

Angola started their campaign with a 2-1 defeat to South Africa, before claiming their first point against Zimbabwe last time out.

Head-to-head

Egypt have won their previous two clashes with Angola at AFCON, claiming a 2-1 victory on both occasions.

Team news

Egypt will be without Mohamed Hany, who is suspended after his sending-off against South Africa, while Angola’s Zini is unavailable due to injury.

Predicted line-ups

Egypt (5-3-2): Mohamed El Shenawy, Rami Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Hamdy Fathy, Mohamed Hamdy, Ahmed Eid, Zizo, Marwan Attia, Mahmoud Trezeguet, Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Salah.

Angola (4-2-3-1): Hugo Marques, Clinton Mata, Jonathan Buatu, David Carmo, To Carneiro, Beni Mukendi, Show, Fredy, Manuel Benson, Gelson Dala, M’Bala Nzola.

Prediction

We expect Egypt to triumph 2-0.

Stats from cafonline.com.