Egypt vs Angola AFCON 2027 Qualifying: Group B Standings After 0‑0 Draw

Egypt opened their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Angola at Cairo International Stadium on 25 September 2026. The result leaves both sides level on one point, though an official points table with rankings has not yet been released.

Match summary

The Pharaohs dominated possession but could not convert their chances. Mostafa Ziko had a 22nd‑minute effort ruled out for offside, while Mahmoud Saber missed a close‑range opportunity. Angola threatened early through striker Mabululu, who fired over the bar, and Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir made a crucial save just before half‑time. Angola held firm after the break to secure a point. The Egyptian Gazette notes that Egypt has still never lost to Angola in their head‑to‑head history source.

Group B composition and standings status

The Confederation of African Football placed Egypt in Group B alongside Angola, Malawi and South Sudan for the 2027 tournament, which will be hosted jointly by Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. AfricaSoccer.com lists the four teams in the group table but explicitly states that no points, goal difference or ranking are provided as of 26 September 2026 source.

Egypt’s upcoming qualifiers

Egypt’s next fixture is an away match against South Sudan in Juba on 29 September 2026, kicking off at 16:00 Egypt time. The remaining Group B games are scheduled within two windows: Malawi v Egypt and Egypt v Malawi in the 9‑17 November 2026 window, and Angola v Egypt plus Egypt v South Sudan in the 22‑30 March window (venues and exact times to be confirmed) source.

Where to watch

Qualifying matches are set to be broadcast by beIN Sports. Egypt’s games will also be available on ON Time Sports via terrestrial TV and online through the TOD TV and beIN Connect platforms source.

Why the query is trending in India

Google Trends recorded roughly 1,000 searches in India for the Egypt vs Angola standings phrase on 26 September 2026, a 700 % increase over the previous day, reflecting heightened interest in the result rather than the availability of a full standings table source.