About Adel Hekal
Lived 1934 – 2018 (aged 84). Adel Hekal was an Egyptian association football player.
Mohamed Ahmed Adel Hekal (; 23 March 1934 – 22 September 2018) was an Egyptian footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Al-Ahly. He also played for the Egyptian national team, and was part of the team that won the 1959 Africa Cup of Nations, and represented his country in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Artistic activity He appeared as a guest of honor at the movie A Rumor of Love (Eshaet Hob ) in 1959 as himself, he also appeared at the movie Schoolgirl Diary (Mozakarat Telmeza ) in 1962, and Talk of the City (Hadeth Al-Madina ) in 1964.
Honours
United Arab Republic African Cup of Nations: 1959 ; runner-up, 1962
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Who was Adel Hekal?
Footballer (1934-2018)
When was Adel Hekal born?
Adel Hekal was born on 23 March 1934 in Cairo, Kingdom of Egypt.
When did Adel Hekal die?
Adel Hekal died on 22 September 2018 in Cairo.
What was Adel Hekal's occupation?
Adel Hekal was an association football player.
What nationality was Adel Hekal?
Adel Hekal was Egyptian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Adel Hekal. https://biography.guide/adel-hekal/
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