"In eight previous meetings, Angola have never beaten Egypt. The Pharaohs have been victorious on four occasions, with the same amount of draws. It would be a good day for Angola to notch their first triumph. Share Salah is left on the bench for Egypt, allowing him a little rest before the knockout stages. Hopefully he will not be too angry and head to the mixed zone afterwards to express his views about being a sub."
"Egypt: Shobeir, Eid, Abdelmaguid, Ismail, K Sobhy, Fattouh, Saber, Lasheen, Adel, Mohamed, Mohsen Subs: El Shennawy, M Sobhy, Ibrahim, Rabia, Hamdy, H Fathy, Attia, Ashour, Shehata, Trezeguet, M Fathy, Sayed Zitze, Sala, Marmoush, Faisal Angola: Marques, Modesto, Gaspar, Carmo, Fortuna, Maestro, Beni, Fredy, Luvumbo, Mabululu, Banza Subs: Papel, Antonio, Balburdia, Benson, Buatu, Neblu, Keliano, Mata, Afonso, Milson, Dala, Nteka, Nzola, Show Share"
"Egypt have already secured a spot in the knockout stages but will want to go through in top spot and with a perfect record. They have edged past Zimbabwe and South Africa in their opening two group games, so will fancy a more convincing result this time around. Angola have their own battle to win because they are aiming to get to the next stage too."
Egypt have never lost to Angola in eight previous meetings, recording four wins and four draws. Egypt have already secured a spot in the knockout stages and aim to finish top of the group with a perfect record after victories over Zimbabwe and South Africa. Mohamed Salah is on the bench for the clash to rest before the knockout stages. Angola need three points to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams and will view any drop in intensity from Egypt as an opportunity for an upset. Both teams named full squads with multiple substitutes available.
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