Angola head into their final AFCON 2025 Group B fixture knowing there is no margin for error when they face Egypt. One point from two matches leaves the Palancas Negras needing a famous win to stay alive. Their struggles began with a 2-1 loss to South Africa that SoftFootball covered, a result that set the tone for a difficult group campaign.
A 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe offered brief hope, but Angola remain under pressure. Egypt, already qualified, arrive full of confidence after Mohamed Salah’s decisive contribution against Zimbabwe, a match SoftFootball highlighted when Salah struck in stoppage time to seal another vital win. History also weighs heavily, as Angola have never beaten Egypt in seven previous meetings.
Team News
Angola are likely to be without midfielder Zini due to injury, a blow to their balance in midfield. Gelson Dala remains their main attacking outlet after scoring his 16th international goal. Egypt will miss Mohamed Hany, who is suspended following his red card against South Africa, while Hossam Hassan may rotate slightly despite Salah being expected to start.
Egypt dominate this fixture historically, with four wins and three draws from seven meetings. They have also won both previous AFCON encounters between the sides by a 2-1 scoreline, underlining their control in tournament football.
Angola have won just two of their last ten competitive matches, conceding regularly and failing to keep a clean sheet in five straight games. Egypt, by contrast, have won both group matches so far, each by a single goal, showing an ability to manage tight contests.
Egypt shared a post on their national team’s official X account celebrating their 1-0 victory over South Africa in their AFCON 2025 Group B match, with Mohamed Salah’s first-half penalty securing advancement to the round of 16 despite Egypt playing with 10 men following an early red card.
Possible Lineups
Angola (4-2-3-1): Marques; Mata, Buatu, Carmo, Carneiro; Mukendi, Show; Benson, Fredy, Dala; Nzola.
Egypt (5-3-2): El-Shenawy; Hamdi, Rabia, Fathy, Ibrahim, Ashour; Trezeguet, Attia, Zizo; Marmoush, Salah.
SoftFootball Prediction
Angola will fight with urgency, but Egypt’s experience and composure give them the edge. SoftFootball predicts a narrow Egypt win, likely by one goal, enough to send the Pharaohs through as group winners while ending Angola’s AFCON journey.
Prediction: Angola 0-1 Egypt.
