Egypt 0-0 Angola, AFCON 2025-26: Salah Benched As ANG Dumped Out Of Tournament

Oswin Appollis fired South Africa into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Zimbabwe, while Egypt star Mohamed Salah got a rest. The Bafana Bafana progressed in second place in Group B, behind already-qualified Egypt, which drew 0-0 with Angola in Agadir. Both final group games were played at the same time. With his team already through, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan rested his regulars including Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Trézéguet. They’re set to return for the Pharaohs’ first knockout game, also in Agadir, against a third-place finisher from Groups A, C or D on Jan. 5.

Updated on: 30 December 2025 11:25 am

Angola vs Egypt Africa Cup of Nations Soccer-Ahmed Eid

Egypt's Ahmed Eid and Angola's Fredy, right, compete for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and Egypt in Agadir, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Mosa'ab Elshamy

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Angola vs Egypt Africa Cup of Nations Soccer-Hugo Marques

Angola goalkeeper Hugo Marques makes a save during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and Egypt in Agadir, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Mosa'ab Elshamy

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Angola vs Egypt Africa Cup of Nations Soccer-

Angola's players prepares to take a freekick during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and Egypt in Agadir, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Mosa'ab Elshamy

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Angola vs Egypt Africa Cup of Nations Soccer-Manuel Benson

Angola's Manuel Benson kicks the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and Egypt in Agadir, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Mosa'ab Elshamy

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Angola vs Egypt Africa Cup of Nations Soccer-Rui Modesto

Angola's Rui Modesto, left, controls the ball past Egypt's Mohanad Lasheen during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and Egypt in Agadir, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Mosa'ab Elshamy

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Angola vs Egypt Africa Cup of Nations Soccer-Ibrahim Adel

Angola's Rui Modesto, left, challenges Egypt's Ibrahim Adel during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and Egypt in Agadir, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Mosa'ab Elshamy

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Angola's Manuel Benson controls the ball past Egypt's Mohamed Shehata during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and Egypt in Agadir, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Mosa'ab Elshamy

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Angola vs Egypt Africa Cup of Nations Soccer-Nurio Fortuna

Angola's Nurio Fortuna and Egypt's Ahmed Zizo, right, compete for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and Egypt in Agadir, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Mosa'ab Elshamy

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Angola vs Egypt Africa Cup of Nations Soccer-Gelson Dala

Angola's Gelson Dala, right, controls the ball past Egypt's Ahmed Zizo during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and Egypt in Agadir, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Mosa'ab Elshamy

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Angola's Gelson Dala, right, kicks the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and Egypt in Agadir, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Mosa'ab Elshamy

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Angola's Rui Modesto, left, tackles Egypt's Ibrahim Adel compete for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and Egypt in Agadir, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Mosa'ab Elshamy