"Angola and Egypt played out a goalless draw in a tightly contested Africa Cup of Nations group-stage encounter, with both sides creating chances but lacking the finishing touch to break the deadlock. The opening period was physical and fragmented, with frequent fouls disrupting the rhythm. Egypt enjoyed more sustained spells of possession, while Angola threatened sporadically on the break and from set pieces."
"Angola emerged with greater intent after the restart and went closest to scoring when Fredy struck the post from a direct free kick shortly after half-time. Egypt responded by increasing their tempo, with Zizo and Ibrahim Adel both forcing saves from Hugo Marques. As the game wore on, chances began to open up at both ends."
Angola and Egypt finished 0-0 in a tight Africa Cup of Nations group-stage match. The first half was stop-start and physical, with Egypt enjoying more possession while Angola threatened on breaks and set pieces. Mostafa Mohamed came close for Egypt, while Mabululu forced two saves from Mostafa Shobeir for Angola. Early in the second half Fredy hit the post from a free kick. Manuel Benson and M'Bala Nzola tested Egypt on the break as chances opened up, but neither side found a winner. Egypt advance to the knockouts; Angola finish third and need a miracle to progress.
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