The Pharaohs Rest Mohamed Salah as The Palancas Negras Face Afcon Exit.
Fredy curled a delightful free-kick onto the post as the two sides played out a draw.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Etihad counterpart 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 already secured top spot, deployed an entirely changed starting XI and were missing a cutting edge in Agadir.
Angola, who required a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now face a nervous wait to see if their solitary draw is sufficient to qualify for the knockout stage as one of the four best-placed third-place teams.
Benin, Sudan and Mozambique are already guaranteed at least third place in their respective groups, all boasting three points.
Match Key Moments
Attacker Fredy struck the woodwork for Angola shortly after the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three halftime changes by the Pharaohs – tested goalkeeper Hugo Marques' fingertips 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 opponents to be confirmed after the preliminary round finishes on Wednesday.
In the other Group B finale, South Africa's victory over Zimbabwe propelled Bafana Bafana into the next round, putting Angola in a precarious position.
Egypt Feel Star Power Absence
Mohamed Salah watched Egypt fail to score in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 final.
With first place wrapped up, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more impressive attacking performance from his rotated side.
The striker, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, created an early chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender directed his header over the target.
Angola, making seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before dragging a low drive wide.
The first half ended without a single effort on target, although Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a thunderous long-range attempt.
The Angolan captain was the likeliest threat, seeing a free-kick 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 ruled offside.
Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, ensuring the match finished scoreless.
For Angola, last-eight participants in 2023, their disjointed showings in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their recent managerial change.
