Egypt held by Angola as Salah’s 21-game AFCON starting streak ends | OneFootball

Egypt were held to a goalless draw by Angola in their last group game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Stade Adrar on Monday.

They made 11 changes to the side that started the 1-0 victory over South Africa last Friday, having secured their place in the round of 16.

Mohamed Salah was left out of the starting XI for the first time at AFCON, ending his run of 21 consecutive starts.

The Pharaohs dominated possession in the first half, but Angola looked more threatening in attack.

Egypt’s only goalscoring opportunities came from two consecutive corner-kicks, none of which troubled goalkeeper Hugo Marques.

Angola’s Mabululu fluffed a good chance to break the deadlock, firing a tame effort straight at goalkeeper Oufa Shobeir.

Chico Banza then lashed a shot wide before Shobeir saved Fredy’s long-range strike.

Egypt manager Hossam Hassan made three changes at half-time, but Angola continued to control the game’s momentum.

Shobeir made a good stop to prevent Fredy’s strike from breaching his goal. The Angolan forward then struck the woodwork from a free-kick.

Substitute Zizo registered Egypt’s first shot on target, forcing Marques to make a good save from his fierce strike.

Both sides pushed for a late winning goal but could not break the deadlock.

Egypt finished top of Group B with seven points, while South Africa were second.

Stats from transfermarkt.com.