Mohamed Sherif

Egyptian footballer and striker

Mohamed Sherif - Egyptian footballer and striker
Born

February 4th, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Egypt

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A professional footballer played as a striker, primarily for Al Ahly SC in Egypt. Sherif began his career in the youth system of the club before making his first-team debut in 2016. He quickly established himself as a key player, known for scoring crucial goals in domestic competitions as well as the CAF Champions League. In 2020, he contributed significantly to Al Ahly's victory in the CAF Champions League, securing the title for the club. Additionally, he made appearances for the Egyptian national team, competing in the Africa Cup of Nations.

scored key goals in the CAF Champions League

helped Al Ahly SC win multiple domestic titles

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