Egypt Bench Salah as The Palancas Negras on Brink of Afcon Exit.
The Angolan winger delivered a delightful free-kick onto the woodwork as the two sides played out a draw.
Anfield star Mohamed Salah and Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as the group leaders Egypt were held to a stalemate with Angola at the Afcon 2025.
The seven-time champions, having clinched top spot, deployed an entirely changed starting XI and were missing a clinical finish in the Moroccan city.
Angola, who required a victory to stand a chance of progressing, will now face a nervous wait to see if their two points is enough 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 respective groups, all boasting three points.
Game Highlights
Attacker Fredy rattled 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 previously found the net in victories over Zimbabwe and South Africa, in turn.
Egypt will stay in Agadir to meet a runner-up from another group next Monday, with their opponents to be confirmed after the group stage concludes on Wednesday.
In the other Group B closer, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana into the next round, putting Angola in a precarious position.
Egypt Feel Star Power Presence
The Liverpool star observed Egypt fail to score in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 final.
With top spot secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more impressive display from his second string.
The striker, who scored four goals at the previous tournament, created an early chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender looped his header wide of the target.
Angola, making seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza linked up with Mabululu before dragging a low drive past the post.
The first half passed without a shot on target, although Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a powerful long-range attempt.
The Angolan captain remained the most dangerous source, watching a set-piece elude 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 attempts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy failed to break the deadlock, ensuring the match ended scoreless.
For Angola, last-eight participants in 2023, their disjointed showings in Morocco will raise questions about their mid-tournament coaching decision.
