Egypt Bench Mohamed Salah as Angola Face Elimination from AFCON.
Fredy curled a delightful free-kick against the woodwork as the two sides shared a stalemate.
Anfield forward Mohamed Salah and Etihad counterpart Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as the group leaders Egypt played out a draw with Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The seven-time champions, having clinched top spot, deployed an entirely changed starting XI and lacked a cutting edge in Agadir.
Angola, who needed a victory to stand a chance of progressing, will now face a nervous wait to see if their solitary draw is sufficient to qualify for the last 16 as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams.
Several other nations are already guaranteed at least third place in their respective groups, all having three points.
Game Key Moments
Winger Fredy struck the woodwork 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 comeback wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa, respectively.
Egypt will stay in Agadir to meet 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 victory over Zimbabwe propelled Bafana Bafana through automatically, putting Angola on the outside looking in.
Pharaohs Feel Salah and Marmoush Absence
Mohamed Salah watched Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 final.
With top spot wrapped up, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more impressive display from his rotated side.
The striker, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, set up an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the centre-back directed his header wide of the target.
Angola, having made seven changes themselves, almost went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before firing a low drive wide.
The first half ended without a shot on target, though Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a thunderous long-range strike.
The Angolan captain was the most dangerous source, watching a set-piece beat the goalkeeper but crash against the woodwork.
At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after nearly tapping in a cross, only for the move to be flagged offside.
Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, ensuring the match ended scoreless.
For Angola, last-eight participants in 2023, their inconsistent performances in Morocco will raise questions about their mid-tournament managerial change.
