About Rifaat El-Fanagily
Lived 1936 – 2004 (aged 68). Rifaat El-Fanagily was an Egyptian association football player.
Rifaat El-Fanagily (; 1 May 1936, in Damietta – 23 June 2004) was an Egyptian footballer who played as a midfielder for Al-Ahly. He also played for the Egyptian national team, and was part of the team that won the 1957 and 1959 Africa Cup of Nations, and represented his country in the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics.
Honours Al Ahly Egyptian Premier League: 1953–54, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1960–61, 1961–62 Egypt Cup: 1952–53, 1955–56, 1957–58, 1960–61, 1965–66
Egypt African Cup of Nations: 1957
United Arab Republic African Cup of Nations: 1959 ; runner-up, 1962 ; 3rd place, 1963
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rifaat El-Fanagily?
Egyptian footballer (1936-2004)
When was Rifaat El-Fanagily born?
Rifaat El-Fanagily was born on 1 May 1936 in Damietta.
When did Rifaat El-Fanagily die?
Rifaat El-Fanagily died on 23 June 2004.
What was Rifaat El-Fanagily's occupation?
Rifaat El-Fanagily was an association football player.
What nationality was Rifaat El-Fanagily?
Rifaat El-Fanagily was Egyptian.
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