Yidnekachew Shimangus (born 12 February 1978) is an Eritrean former footballer who played as a striker for Adulis Club and the Eritrea national team. With five goals in 22 appearances, Shimangus is his country's joint all-time top goalscorer and most capped player.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Yidnekachew Shimangus | ||
Date of birth | (1978-02-12) 12 February 1978 (age 44) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2004–2014 | Adulis Club | ||
National team | |||
1999–2007 | Eritrea | 22 | (5) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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.[2]
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 15 July 2000 | Cicero Stadium, Asmara, Eritrea | ![]() |
2–0 | 2–1 | 2002 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
2 | 10 December 2000 | Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda | ![]() |
1–0 | 1–2 | 2001 CECAFA Cup |
3 | 2 September 2006 | Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |
4 | 21 May 2007 | Cicero Stadium, Asmara, Eritrea | ![]() |
1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
5 | 11 December 2007 | National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | ![]() |
2–0 | 3–2 | 2007 CECAFA Cup |
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