The Pharaohs Rest Mohamed Salah as Angola Face Elimination from AFCON.
Fredy curled a delightful set-piece against the post as the two sides played out a draw.
Anfield star Mohamed Salah and Etihad counterpart Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as Group B winners Egypt played out a draw with Angola at the Afcon 2025.
The seven-time champions, having clinched top spot, fielded an completely rotated starting XI and lacked a cutting edge in Agadir.
Angola, who required a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now endure an anxious period to see if their solitary draw is enough to advance for the knockout stage as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams.
Benin, Sudan and Mozambique are assured of at least third place in their pools, all boasting three points.
Match Highlights
Attacker Fredy rattled the outside of a post for Angola early in the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three players introduced by the Pharaohs – stung 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, respectively.
Egypt will remain in Agadir to face a runner-up from another group next Monday, with their next rival to be determined after the preliminary round finishes on Wednesday.
In the other Group B finale, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana through automatically, putting Angola on the outside looking in.
Pharaohs Miss Star Power Absence
The Liverpool star watched Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 tournament decider.
With first place wrapped up, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more convincing display from his second string.
The striker, who scored four goals at the 2023 finals, created an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the centre-back looped his header wide of the target.
Angola, having made seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before firing a shot past the post.
The first half passed without a shot on target, although Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a powerful long-range strike.
The Angolan captain was the likeliest source, seeing a free-kick beat the goalkeeper but crash against the woodwork.
At the other end, Salah Mohsen was stunned after almost prodding in a cross, only for the goal to be ruled offside.
Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, ensuring the match finished goalless.
For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their inconsistent performances in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their mid-tournament managerial change.
