Mimi El-Sherbini
Egyptian footballer
About Mimi El-Sherbini
Lived 1937 – 2025 (aged 87). Mimi El-Sherbini was an association football player and association football coach.
Mohamed Abdel-Latif "Mimi" El-Sherbini (; 26 July 1938 – 20 January 2025) was an Egyptian footballer who played as a defender for Al-Ahly and the Egyptian national team. He took part in the 1959 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring in Egypt's 4–0 victory against Ethiopia, and went on to win the tournament with the team. He also represented his country in the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics.
After retiring, El-Sherbini moved into management, and was briefly in charge of the United Arab Emirates national team in 1975. He died on 20 January 2025, at the age of 86. According to news reports, he suffered from Alzheimer's disease and eventually died at Al-Salam Hospital in his hometown of Mansoura.
Honours United Arab Republic African Cup of Nations: 1959 ; runner-up, 1962 ; 3rd place, 1963
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Who was Mimi El-Sherbini?
Egyptian footballer
When was Mimi El-Sherbini born?
Mimi El-Sherbini was born on 26 July 1937 in Mansoura.
When did Mimi El-Sherbini die?
Mimi El-Sherbini died on 20 January 2025 in Mansoura.
What was Mimi El-Sherbini's occupation?
Mimi El-Sherbini was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Mimi El-Sherbini?
Mimi El-Sherbini's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Egypt, Republic of Egypt, United Arab Republic.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mimi El-Sherbini. https://biography.guide/mimi-el-sherbini/
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