Angola vs Egypt: Match preview, team news, head-to-head, line-ups, prediction

Egypt will lock horns with Angola in their final group game at the Africa Cup of Nations at Stade Adrar on Monday evening.

The Pharaohs showed resilience to clinch a 1-0 victory over South Africa on Friday, becoming the first side to book their spot in the round of 16.

Angola, on the other hand, played out a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe, keeping their qualification hopes alive ahead of this clash.

Match preview

Egypt have been one of the best teams in the competition so far, showing grit, athleticism and flair.

The North African outfit came from behind to secure maximum points against Zimbabwe in their opening game and were forced to defend a one-goal lead with 10 men against South Africa.

Star men Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush have lived up to expectations, registering three goals between them.

While Egypt have booked their place in the next round, coach Hossam Hassan have declared that they are aiming for a victory in this fixture, which will guarantee them top spot in Group B.

Angola started their campaign with a 2-1 defeat to South Africa, before claiming their first point against Zimbabwe last time out.

The Palancas Negras have been modest offensively, but have been defensively vulnerable, putting them in a precarious situation ahead of this game.

A defeat for Angola will eliminate them from the competition, while a win will put them in good standing to progress.

Head-to-head

Egypt have won each of their previous two clashes with Angola at AFCON, claiming a 2-1 victory on both occasions.

Team news

Egypt will be without Mohamed Hany, who is suspended following his sending off against South Africa. while Angola’s Zini is unavailable due to injury.

Predicted line-ups

Egypt (5-3-2): Mohamed El Shenawy, Rami Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Hamdy Fathy, Mohamed Hamdy, Ahmed Eid, Zizo, Marwan Attia, Mahmoud Trezeguet, Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Salah.

Angola (4-2-3-1): Hugo Marques, Clinton Mata, Jonathan Buatu, David Carmo, To Carneiro, Beni Mukendi, Show, Fredy, Manuel Benson, Gelson Dala, M’Bala Nzola.

Prediction

We expect Egypt to triumph 2-0.

Stats from cafonline.com