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Mengistu Worku
Ethiopian footballer (1940-2010) · Ethiopia · On the map · Footballers · Died at 70
Mengistu Worku was an Ethiopian footballer, recognised as one of the best Ethiopian footballers in history with Luciano Vassalo and Yidnekatchew Tessema.
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A typical day, 30 days to 15 October 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 112 days, one point a day.
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Close ties
Career 2
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Ethiopia1958-19709861
Saint George SC1953-1970
About this person
He is best known for his role in the final of the 1962 African Nations Cup, and for being the head coach to take the Ethiopia national team to the African Nations Cup in Libya in 1982.
Country
Ethiopia
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2010 · aged 70