Gedo
Egyptian footballer and AFCON champion
Born
October 30th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Egypt
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A professional footballer played primarily as a forward. Gedo achieved significant recognition during the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, where he contributed to Egypt's triumph in the tournament. He spent the majority of his club career with Al Ahly SC, one of the most successful teams in Africa. Gedo became a pivotal player for the club, demonstrating his goal-scoring ability and technical skills on the field. After retiring from professional play, he transitioned into coaching and has been involved in nurturing young talent within the sport.
Scored key goals in the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations
Played for Al Ahly SC during his career
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