Egypt have never lost any of their previous seven meetings with Angola, winning four of them.
The pair most-recently met in World Cup 2022 qualifying, with the Pharaohs winning 1-0 in Cairo, before a 2-2 draw in Luanda.
Angola vs Egypt preview
Egypt's path to Africa Cup of Nations glory is already set in stone, but will they win again? So far, Hossam Hassan's side have played two and won two at this tournament, first fighting back from a goal down to beat Zimbabwe, with Omar Marmoush equalising from an acute angle, before Mohamed Salah snatched victory in stoppage time. Then, on Boxing Day, Salah's spot-kick was enough to defeat South Africa 1-0 at Grand Stade d'Agadir in a match that frankly lacked quality throughout.
Nevertheless, that victory means the Pharaohs are guaranteed top spot in Group B, thereby knowing that they will be facing a third-place side from Group A, C or D in their round of 16 fixture on Monday, remaining in Agādīr. Egypt are the record, seven-times winners of this competition, chasing their first crown since 2010, having twice been beaten finalists since then. Only four times before have the Pharaohs won all three matches in an AFCON group stages, doing so in 1974, 2000, 2010 and 2019, so will Egypt pick up three points again?
While this is a dead-rubber for the record winners, this clash is simply must win for Angola, or their campaign will be over. The Black Sable antelopes were beaten 2-1 by South Afirca a week ago, before a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe on Friday, in which Gelson Dala was on target, that didn't help either side.
Angola reached the quarter-finals at the most-recent Cup of Nations, their joint-best-ever run at the competition, having crashed out in the group phase during six of their nine previous appearances, winning only seven of 33 AFCON matches. So, can Patrice Beaumelle's team take advantage of the fact that Egypt have nothing to play for and claim an historic victory in Agādīr?
Angola vs Egypt head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 7.
- Angola Wins: Zero. Draws: 3. Egypt Wins: 4.
Angola team news
Patrice Beaumelle made three changes against Zimbabwe on Boxing Day, so will he tinker once again, searching for a winning formula?
35 year old Fredy will captain his country, earing a 68th cap, but could this be his final AFCOn appearane?
Angola predicted lineup vs Egypt: (4-5-1): Marques; Mata, Buatu, Carmo, Carneiro; Show, Mukendi, Benson, Fredy, Dala; Nzola.
Angola player to watch vs Egypt
Manuel Benson, currently on loan from Burnley at Swansea, is yet to score for Angola since switching his allegiance from Belgium, but could he be their hero here?
Egypt team news
Given that Egypt are already guaranteed top spot, will Hossam Hassan heavily rotate?
Assuming Hassan does just that, those in attendance in Agādīr will be disappointed, given that Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush and other stars would be left in reserve.
Marwan Attia and Trézéguet would miss the round of 16 tie suspended if booked, while Mohamed Hany's red card against South Africa means he is banned.
Egypt predicted lineup vs Angola: (4-3-3): El Shenawy; Eid, Rabia, Sobhi, Fatouh; Lasheen, Saber, Shehata; Zizo, Abel, Mohamed.
Egypt player to watch vs Angola
Nantes striker Mostafa Mohamed is unable to break into Egypt star-studded forward line normally, despite having scored 14 times for his country, but can he stake a claim for more regular inclusion here?
Angola vs Egypt prediction
Even if Egypt deploy their reserve side, they may still prove too strong for Angola, so we're backing the Pharaohs for victory at Grand Stade d'Agadir, sending Angola crashing out: Angola 0-1 Egypt.
Angola vs Egypt FAQs - Africa Cup of Nations
How to watch Angola vs Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations on TV channel?
Angola vs Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: 4seven
- USA: beIN SPORTS, fuboTV & Fanatiz USA
- Canada: beIN Sports Canada, fuboTV Canada & Fanatiz Canada
How to watch Angola vs Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations on live streaming?
Angola vs Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Channel4.com & Channel 4 Sport YouTube
- USA: beIN SPORTS CONNECT & fuboTV
- Canada: beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada & fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Angola vs Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations?
Angola vs Egypt takes place on Monday 29 December 2025, with kick off at 16:00 (GMT), 11:00 (ET) & 8:00 (PT).