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The Digest:

Egypt secured top spot in Group B of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a tense, goalless draw with Angola at Stade Adrar on Monday, advancing to the knockout stage while ending Angola’s tournament hopes. Despite opportunities on both sides, including a Fredy free-kick that struck the post for Angola, neither team could find a breakthrough in a match defined by defensive discipline and missed chances.

Key Points:
  • Egypt finished first in Group B with five points from three matches
  • Angola was eliminated after finishing third with only two points
  • Angola’s Fredy hit the post with a free-kick early in the second half
  • Egypt’s Mostafa Mohamed came close with a first-half header
  • Angola goalkeeper Hugo Marquez made a key save to deny Zizo
  • Neither side could break the deadlock despite a more open final ten minutes
  • Egypt will now advance to the Round of 16 as group winners
When a goalless draw decides who stays and who goes home, it’s a reminder that in tournament football, progress is not always measured in goals, but in grit, positioning, and the cold calculation of the group table.

Sources: AFCON Match Report