About Yidnekachew Shimangus
Born 1978. Yidnekachew Shimangus is an association football player.
Yidnekachew Shimangus (born 12 February 1978) is an Eritrean former professional footballer who played as a striker. With six goals in 23 appearances, Shimangus is his country's joint all-time top goalscorer and most capped player.
International career 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.
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Who is Yidnekachew Shimangus?
Eritrean footballer
When was Yidnekachew Shimangus born?
Yidnekachew Shimangus was born on 12 February 1978.
What is Yidnekachew Shimangus's occupation?
Yidnekachew Shimangus is an association football player.
What nationality is Yidnekachew Shimangus?
Yidnekachew Shimangus's recorded nationality: Eritrea.
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· Wikipedia: Yidnekachew Shimangus
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yidnekachew Shimangus. https://biography.guide/yidnekachew-shimangus/
MLA: "Yidnekachew Shimangus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/yidnekachew-shimangus/.
Chicago: "Yidnekachew Shimangus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/yidnekachew-shimangus/.
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