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Egypt Top Group Despite Failing to Beat Angola

E28 Staff1
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Egypt wrapped up its African Cup of Nations group stage by finishing at the top of the standings, despite being held to a goalless draw against Angola in itsΒ final match on Monday night. Mohamed Salah’s side had already secured momentum earlier in the tournament with victories that put them in a strong position.

The draw proved enough for Egypt to claim seven points from three matches, ensuring first place in the group. Angola, despite finishing third, also advanced to the next round as one of the best third-placed teams.

β€œπ‘Ύπ’† π’‚π’„π’‰π’Šπ’†π’—π’†π’… 𝒐𝒖𝒓 π’Žπ’‚π’Šπ’ π’ˆπ’π’‚π’ π’ƒπ’š π’’π’–π’‚π’π’Šπ’‡π’šπ’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒂𝒔 π’ˆπ’“π’π’–π’‘ 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 π’•π’‰π’π’–π’ˆπ’‰ π’˜π’† 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏’𝒕 π’‡π’Šπ’π’… 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒕 π’•π’π’π’Šπ’ˆπ’‰π’•,” 𝒂 π’Žπ’†π’Žπ’ƒπ’†π’“ 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π‘¬π’ˆπ’šπ’‘π’• π’„π’π’‚π’„π’‰π’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇 π’”π’‚π’Šπ’… 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’Žπ’‚π’•π’„π’‰.

Angola and South Africa Also Seal Knockout Spots

South Africa finished second in the group with six points, earning a direct place in the Round of 16 alongside Egypt. Angola’s third-place finish keeps them alive in the competition, with a potential clash against the runner-up of Group D awaiting them.

Egypt is set to face the third-placed team from Group D in the Round of 16, with Benin currently among the possible opponents, though final group positions could still change.

β€œπ‘¨π’…π’—π’‚π’π’„π’Šπ’π’ˆ π’‡π’“π’π’Ž 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’ˆπ’“π’π’–π’‘ π’˜π’‚π’” π’†π’”π’”π’†π’π’•π’Šπ’‚π’, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π’π’π’˜ 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔 π’”π’‰π’Šπ’‡π’•π’” π’‡π’–π’π’π’š 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’Œπ’π’π’„π’Œπ’π’–π’• π’”π’•π’‚π’ˆπ’†,” π’”π’‚π’Šπ’… 𝒂𝒏 π‘¬π’ˆπ’šπ’‘π’• π’•π’†π’‚π’Ž 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆.

Match Stats Show Angola’s Attacking Threat

The match at Adrar Stadium saw Egypt enjoy slightly more possession, controlling 54 percent of the ball, but their attacking output was limited to just six shots without a breakthrough.

Angola, meanwhile, looked far more aggressive in the future. They registered 20 attempts on goal, with five shots on target, while holding 46 percent possession. Despite their pressure, Egypt’s defense remained solid.

Egypt’s Round of 16 fixture is scheduled for January 5, as the seven-time champions look to continue their pursuit of another continental title.

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