About Selma Al-Majidi
Born 1990. Selma Al-Majidi is a Sudanese association football coach.
Selma Al-Majidi (Arabic: سلمي الماجدي ) is the first Arab and Sudanese woman to coach a men's football team in the Arab world.
Early life and education Al-Majidi was born in 1990 in Omdurman, a Sudanese city with the two biggest football clubs. She is the daughter of a retired policeman and comes from a traditional family. Al-Majidi became interested in football at the age of 16 while watching her younger brother's football team being coached.
Al-Majidi has a degree in Accountancy and Management Studies from Al Nasr Technical College. In December 2015, she was noted in BBC Arabic's 100 inspirational women of the year.
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Who is Selma Al-Majidi?
Sudanese football manager
When was Selma Al-Majidi born?
Selma Al-Majidi was born in 1990 in Omdurman.
What is Selma Al-Majidi's occupation?
Selma Al-Majidi is an association football coach.
What nationality is Selma Al-Majidi?
Selma Al-Majidi is Sudanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Selma Al-Majidi. https://biography.guide/selma-al-majidi/
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