Egypt vs Angola ended in a 0-0 draw on Friday, September 25, as both teams opened their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns with a point in Group B.
The match was played at Cairo International Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT by the Confederation of African Football.
The result denied Egypt a winning start on home soil and gave Angola a valuable away point in one of Group B’s most closely watched opening fixtures.
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Egypt vs Angola finishes without a goal
Neither side found a breakthrough during a match that remained scoreless through full time.
The draw continued a recent pattern of tight meetings between the two national teams, after Angola and Egypt also finished level in their previous AFCON encounter in December 2025.
Egypt entered the fixture as the more decorated team, having won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times, while Angola was seeking a strong start under a new qualifying cycle.
Mohamed Salah was among the key attacking names associated with Egypt before the match, but the hosts could not turn their home advantage into a decisive goal.
Group B picture after the opening matches
Egypt and Angola each have one point after the draw.
Malawi moved to the top of the early Group B standings after defeating South Sudan 2-1 in the other opening fixture, according to live match reporting.
| Team | Opening result | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | 2-1 win over South Sudan | 3 |
| Egypt | 0-0 draw with Angola | 1 |
| Angola | 0-0 draw with Egypt | 1 |
| South Sudan | 1-2 loss to Malawi | 0 |
The group-stage schedule leaves little time for teams to recover, with the next fixtures spread across September 29 and October 6.
What comes next for Egypt and Angola
Egypt’s next Group B match is away against South Sudan on September 29.
Angola’s next scheduled qualifier is at home against Malawi on October 6.
Egypt will need to improve its attacking output in South Sudan if it is to quickly establish itself as a leading contender in the group.
Angola, meanwhile, can take confidence from keeping a clean sheet in Cairo, but will need a victory against Malawi to turn the opening draw into a strong qualifying position.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
The qualifying campaign is being contested across 12 groups, with the opening matchdays scheduled between September 24 and October 6, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Egypt vs Angola result?
Egypt and Angola drew 0-0 in their AFCON 2027 qualifier on September 25, 2026.
Where was Egypt vs Angola played?
The match was played at Cairo International Stadium in Egypt.
How many points did Egypt and Angola earn?
Both teams earned one point from the goalless draw.
Who does Egypt play next?
Egypt is scheduled to face South Sudan away on September 29, 2026.
When is Angola’s next qualifier?
Angola is scheduled to host Malawi on October 6, 2026.
Fact-Checked: Key match details, the Group B schedule and the tournament information were checked against CAF’s official qualifying material and current match reporting.
Disclaimer: Match results and group standings can be updated if governing-body records or competition databases revise their listings.