Yidnekachew Shimangus (born 12 February 1978) is an Eritrean former professional
footballer
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who played as a
striker. With six goals in 23 appearances, Shimangus is his country's 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
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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
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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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