"Mohamed Salah did not feature as Egypt secured top spot in Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations by drawing 0-0 with Angola. With Egypt already sure of their place in the knockout stage, talisman Salah was left on the bench for Monday's clash at Stade d'Agadir. Egypt knew they had already sealed top spot in the group by beating South Africa last time out, so coach Hossam Hassan Hussein elected to rest star forwards Salah and Omar Marmoush."
"A low-key encounter failed to offer much in the way of excitement, though Angola did hit the woodwork through Fredy early in the second half. There was much more drama in the other Group B encounter, as South Africa booked their progression with a 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe, who were eliminated in the process. South Africa took a seventh-minute lead when Tshepang Moremi's strike deflected in, but Zimbabwe hit back through Tawanda Maswanhise's fine finish at the end of a brilliant run."
Egypt drew 0-0 with Angola to secure top spot in Group B while resting Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. Angola struck the woodwork early in the second half through Fredy but failed to convert chances and finished third in the group. South Africa progressed with a 3-2 win over Zimbabwe, with Tshepang Moremi opening the scoring, Lyle Foster restoring the lead, an own goal from Aubrey Modiba, and Oswin Appollis converting a penalty after a Marvelous Nakamba handball. Egypt managed five attempts, two on target, and recorded 0.62 expected goals versus Angola's 0.77.
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