Yidnekachew Shimangus (born 12 February 1978) is an Eritrean former professional footballer who played as a striker. With five goals in 22 appearances, Shimangus is his country's joint all-time top goalscorer and most capped player.[1]

Yidnekachew Shimangus
Personal information
Full name Yidnekachew Shimangus
Date of birth (1978-02-12) 12 February 1978 (age 46)
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2014 Adulis Club
International career
1999–2007 Eritrea 22 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

International career

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Shimangus was a regular for the Eritrea national team virtually since its inception, and featured in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches, arguably their most successful campaign to date.

He played in two World Cup qualifying matches.[2]

Career statistics

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List of international goals scored by Yidnekachew Shimangus[1]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 15 July 2000 Cicero Stadium, Asmara, Eritrea   Sudan 2–0 2–1 2002 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
2 10 December 2000 Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda   Kenya 1–0 1–2 2001 CECAFA Cup
3 2 September 2006 Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya 2–1 2–1 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
4 21 May 2007 Cicero Stadium, Asmara, Eritrea   Sudan 1–0 1–0 Friendly
5 11 December 2007 National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania   Djibouti 2–0 3–2 2007 CECAFA Cup

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Yidnekachew Shimangus". National Football Teams. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  2. ^ Record at FIFA Tournaments - FIFA [dead link]