Mohamed Abdallah

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Mohamed Abdallah
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Full name Mohamed Abdallah Ahmed
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Sudan
Managerial career
2008 Sudan
2010–2017 Sudan

Mohamed Abdallah Ahmed nicknamed Mazda, is a Sudanese football coach, former player and the former manager of the national side. [1] Abdallah was in charge at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, [2] guiding them to the quarterfinals of the tournament. [3]

Abdallah, a university professor, had previously been captain of the Sudanese national team. [3] As a player, he was involved in the 1974 and 1986 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns. [4]

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References

  1. Kennedy Gondwe (21 January 2011). "Coach says football can bring peace to Sudan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
  2. "Sudan name locally-based squad for Nations Cup". BBC Sport. 12 January 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
  3. 1 2 Matthew Kenyon (31 January 2012). "Sudan preparation the secret of success, says coach". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  4. Mohamed Abdallah FIFA competition record (archived)