Angola and Egypt have a history of frequent encounters, with historical data suggesting a competitive rivalry. In a match last November, Angola, playing at home, drew 2-2 with Egypt. Angola led 2-1 at half-time and initially controlled the game, but Egypt eventually adjusted their tactics to gain the upper hand. The home team did not have many shots on target and their corner kick attacks were also less effective. In contrast, Egypt's recent form has been relatively strong. In September, Egypt defeated Angola 1-0 in an away match. Although the home team had more ball possession, Egypt's tight defense and efficient counter-attacks led to the decisive breakthrough, demonstrating superior control of the game's tempo.