AFCON 2025: Egypt vs Angola – Preview, Permutations, Key Players, Quotes & Where to Watch

Already through to the AFCON 2025 Round of 16, Egypt will aim to complete their Group B campaign with a 100% win record when they face Angola at the Adrar Stadium on Monday evening.

Kick-off: 18:00 CAT (GMT+2)

Egypt sealed qualification with a game to spare after a narrow 1-0 victory over South Africa on Friday, courtesy of a Mohamed Salah penalty. The Pharaohs top Group B with six points, followed by South Africa (3 pts), Angola (1 pt), and Zimbabwe (1 pt).

Angola must beat Egypt to have any hope of reaching the knockout stage, while Egypt are playing to maintain momentum and secure a flawless group-stage record.

What They Said?

Following the win over Bafana Bafana, Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan praised his team’s focus and dismissed controversy over a late penalty appeal:

“No comment on the referees’ decisions. I trust the tournament’s officials. My goal is to make the Egyptian people happy, football is a source of joy. I treat every match like a final.”

Players to Watch

• Egypt – Omar Marmoush: While Salah remains Egypt’s top scorer with two goals, Marmoush has been instrumental in leading the attack and will look to add his name to the scoresheet.
• Angola – Gelson Dala: The dynamic No.10 scored in the 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe and will be key to Angola’s hopes of breaking down Egypt’s defense.

Permutations for Angola to reach last 16

• Egypt: Already through, aiming for a 100% win record.
• Angola:
  • Win + South Africa lose → Angola finish 2nd and qualify.
  • Win + South Africa draw/win → Angola finish 3rd, possible best third‑placed qualifier.
  • Draw + South Africa lose → Angola finish 3rd, slim chance as best third‑placed team.
  • Draw + South Africa draw/win → Angola eliminated.
  • Lose (any result) → Angola eliminated.

Angola’s knockout opponents if they qualify?

If Angola qualify from AFCON 2025 Group B just it would be for Bafana Bafana, their most likely Round of 16 opponent will be the runner‑up of Group F (Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, or Mozambique). Depending on whether they advance as second place or as one of the best third‑placed teams, their opponent could shift to a Group C or Group D winner.