Match report

Angola 0-0 Egypt: A Tense Draw at Africa Cup of Nations

Angola
Angola
0–0
FT
Egypt
Egypt
Dec 29, 2025

In a highly competitive match at the Africa Cup of Nations, Angola and Egypt demonstrated strong defensive efforts, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Both teams showed resilience and tactical acumen, with key players like C. Banza and Yasser Ibrahim contributing to the defensive solidity.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Angola 0-0 Egypt
  • • I. Adel of Egypt received a yellow card for argument at 25 minutes
  • • C. Banza of Angola received a yellow card for foul at 27 minutes
  • • Yasser Ibrahim of Egypt received a yellow card for foul at 70 minutes
  • • Multiple substitutions occurred, including M. Ismail and Mostafa Mohamed for Egypt and Z. Luvumbo and Beni for Angola

Lineups

Angola

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Marques (G)
  • 25 R. Modesto (D)
  • 6 K. Gaspar (D)
  • 5 D. Carmo (D)
  • 2 N. Fortuna (D)
  • 8 Maestro (M)
  • 15 Beni (M)
  • 16 Fredy (M)
  • 18 Z. Luvumbo (F)
  • 19 Mabululu (F)
  • 27 C. Banza (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Antonio
  • 22 Neblu
  • 3 J. Buatu
  • 4 C. Mata
  • 21 E. Afonso
  • 11 Papel Ary
  • 14 M. Benson
  • 17 R. Nteka
  • 20 M. Keliano
  • 23 Show
  • 24 M. Balburdia
  • 7 Milson
  • 9 M. Nzola
  • 10 Gelson Dala

Egypt

Starting XI

  • 26 O. Shobeir (G)
  • 28 M. Ismail (D)
  • 4 H. Abdelmaguid (D)
  • 2 K. Sobhi (D)
  • 17 M. Lasheen (M)
  • 24 A. Eid (M)
  • 27 M. Saber (M)
  • 20 I. Adel (M)
  • 13 A. Fatouh (M)
  • 9 S. Mohsen (F)
  • 11 Mostafa Mohamed (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. El Shenawy
  • 16 M. Sobhi
  • 6 Y. Ibrahim
  • 5 R. Rabia
  • 12 M. Hamdi
  • 14 H. Fathy
  • 19 M. Attia
  • 8 E. Ashour
  • 15 M. Shehata
  • 7 Trezeguet
  • 18 M. Fathi
  • 25 Zizo
  • 10 M. Salah
  • 22 O. Marmoush
  • 21 O. Faisal

Timeline

  1. Egypt
    25' Egypt Card · Yellow Card
    I. Adel

    Argument

  2. Angola
    27' Angola Card · Yellow Card
    C. Banza

    Foul

  3. Egypt
    46' Egypt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ismail · On: Yasser Ibrahim
  4. Egypt
    46' Egypt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mostafa Mohamed · On: M. Fathi
  5. Egypt
    46' Egypt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Saber · On: Zizo
  6. Angola
    64' Angola subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Luvumbo · On: B. Manuel
  7. Angola
    64' Angola subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Beni · On: Show
  8. Angola
    64' Angola subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Banza · On: Gelson Dala
  9. Egypt
    64' Egypt subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Lasheen · On: M. Shehata
  10. Egypt
    70' Egypt Card · Yellow Card
    Yasser Ibrahim

    Foul

  11. Angola
    79' Angola subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Maestro · On: M. Nzola
  12. Egypt
    86' Egypt subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Salah Mohsen · On: Hamdy Fathy

Match Stats

Stat Angola Egypt
Fouls 15 11
Pass Accuracy 76% 76%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 5
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 321 427
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 244 324
Shots Inside Box 7 3
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The yellow card received by I. Adel in the 25th minute seemed to calm down Egypt's early aggression, leading to a more balanced play
  • ▸ The multiple substitutions in the 64th minute by both Angola and Egypt marked a shift in strategies, with Angola trying to strengthen their attack and Egypt reinforcing their defense