Yidnekachew Shimangus (born 12 February 1978) is an Eritrean former professional
footballer
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who played as a
striker
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. With five goals in 22 appearances, Shimangus is his country's joint all-time top goalscorer and most capped player.
International career
Shimangus was a regular for the
Eritrea national team virtually since its inception, and featured in the
2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
This page details the process of qualifying for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations.
Qualified teams
The 16 qualified teams were:
* as hosts.
* as group 1 winner.
* as group 2 winner.
* as group 3 winner.
* as group 4 winner.
* as group 5 winner.
* a ...
matches, arguably their most successful campaign to date.
He played in two World Cup qualifying matches.
Record at FIFA Tournaments
- FIFA
Career statistics
See also
* List of top international men's football goalscorers by country
References
1978 births
Living people
Eritrean men's footballers
Eritrea men's international footballers
Men's association football forwards
Adulis Club players
Eritrean Premier League players
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