Egypt held by Angola in goalless Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Egypt were held to a 0-0 draw by Angola in the opening round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, despite registering more shots on target and seeing more of the ball.

Egypt

• Mostafa Shobeir (6.82)
• Mohamed Hany (6.85)
• Hossam Abdelmaguid (7.05)
• Rami Rabia (7.31)
• Ahmed Abou El Fotouh (6.93)
• Mahmoud Saber (7.5)
• Mohanad Lasheen (7.2)
• H. Hassan (6.07)
• Mostafa Zico (6.32)
• Emam Ashour (6.73)
• Mohamed Salah (6.35)

Angola

• M. Sambu (6.59)
• Kialonda Gaspar (6.66)
• David Carmo (7.2)
• Jonathan Buatu (6.64)
• Pedro Francisco (6.32)
• Zito Luvumbo (6.25)
• Manuel Keliano (6.94)
• Show (6.89)
• Milson (6.32)
• Mabululu (6.13)

Substitutions:

Egypt

• Mahmoud Saber (Omar Marmoush, 40)
• Mohamed Salah (Zizo, 61)
• H. Hassan (H. Abdelkarim, 62)
• Mostafa Zico (Ali Mahmoud, 88)
• Emam Ashour (Ibrahim Adel, 88)

Angola

• Zito Luvumbo (Chico Banza, 70)
• Mabululu (Miro, 84)
• Milson (Mário Balbúrdia, 84)

Ball possession:

The hosts were unable to turn their territorial advantage into a decisive breakthrough, while Angola’s disciplined defensive display secured a valuable point away from home.

Passes:

Egypt’s attacking pressure was led by Mahmoud Saber, who was the most active player for the Pharaohs in terms of shots. He also created three key chances, but Egypt could not find the finish needed to win the match.

Defense:

Angola were similarly frustrated in the final third, with Manuel Keliano producing the most attempts for the visitors. Keliano was also one of Angola’s most influential players in possession, leading his team in both shooting and individual duels.

Face-to-face:

The draw leaves both sides with a point from their first Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture.

Fouls:

• Yellow cards:
• Pedro Francisco (Angola) at 45 minute
• Manuel Keliano (Angola) at 85 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Egypt – D
• Angola – D

Top 5 Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification scorers:

1. B. Njie (1, Somalia)
2. D. Sosah (1, Lesotho)
3. E. Colley (1, Gambia)
4. Franculino Djú (1, Guinea-Bissau)
5. A. Hadj-Moussa (1, Algeria)

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Egypt will play with South Sudan. September 29 at 13:00 (GMT), on Juba Stadium.
• Angola will play with Malawi. October 06 at 19:00 (GMT), on None.