Egypt Bench Salah as The Palancas Negras Face Afcon Exit.
Fredy delivered a superb set-piece onto the post as the two sides played out a draw.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as the group leaders Egypt were held to a draw with Angola at the Afcon 2025.
The seven-time champions, having already secured top spot, fielded an entirely changed starting XI and were missing a clinical finish in the Moroccan city.
Angola, who needed 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 knockout stage 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.
Match Key Moments
Attacker Fredy rattled the outside of a post for Angola early in the second half, while Zizo – one of three players introduced by the Pharaohs – tested goalkeeper Hugo Marques' palms with a effort from inside the box.
Salah and Marmoush had scored earlier in the tournament in victories over Zimbabwe and South Africa, in turn.
Egypt will stay in Agadir to face a runner-up from another group next Monday, with their next rival to be confirmed after the group stage concludes on Wednesday.
In the simultaneous Group B finale, South Africa's victory over Zimbabwe propelled Bafana Bafana into the next round, putting Angola on the outside looking in.
Egypt Feel Star Power Presence
The Liverpool star observed Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 tournament decider.
With top spot wrapped up, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan might have hoped for a more impressive display from his rotated side.
Mostafa Mohamed, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, created an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the centre-back directed his header wide of the target.
Angola, having made multiple rotations themselves, almost went ahead when Chico Banza linked up with Mabululu before dragging a shot past the post.
The first half ended without a single effort on target, although Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a thunderous long-range attempt.
The Palancas Negras skipper was the most dangerous source, seeing a set-piece elude the goalkeeper but crash against the woodwork.
At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after almost prodding 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 goalless.
For Angola, last-eight participants in 2023, their inconsistent performances in Morocco will raise questions about their recent managerial change.
