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.Record at FIFA Tournaments - FIFA
Career statistics + List of international goals scored by Yidnekachew ShimangusNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Cicero Stadium, Asmara, Eritrea2–02–12002 Africa Cup of Nations qualification2Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda1–01–22001 CECAFA Cup3Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya2–12–12008 Africa Cup of Nations qualification4Althawra Sports City Stadium, Sana'a, Yemen1–01–4Friendly5Cicero Stadium, Asmara, Eritrea1–01–0Friendly6National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania2–03–22007 CECAFA Cup
See also List of top international men's football goalscorers by country
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