Mahmoud El-Gohary
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
El-Gohary's record as a coach is remarkable. He is one of only two men to win the Africa Cup of Nations as both a player and a head coach, a feat that places him alongside Stephen Keshi. His three AFCON titles as coach put him among the most successful national team coaches in African history. Leading Egypt to the 1990 World Cup after a 56-year absence remains a historic achievement, and his tactical innovations influenced a generation of coaches across the continent.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Mahmoud El-Gohary Square
A square in Cairo was named in his honour, a rare tribute for a football coach.
Records & Feats
One of only two people to win the Africa Cup of Nations as both a player and a coach
El-Gohary won the tournament as a player in 1959 and as head coach in 1986, 1998, and 2006, a feat shared only with Stephen Keshi.
Ended Egypt's 56-year World Cup absence
El-Gohary guided Egypt to the 1990 FIFA World Cup, their first appearance since 1934.