Haydar Hassan Haj Al-Sidig (1 April 1949 – 12 February 2025), known as Ali Gagarin, was a Sudanese professional footballer who played as a forward for Al-Hilal Club. He participated in the Africa Cup of Nations 1970 and 1976. He earned his nickname of Ali Gagarin when he played professional football for Al-Hilal, one Sudan's biggest teams. His phenomenal rise in the sport was likened to that of the famous Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.
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Haydar Hassan Haj Al-Sidig Eltoum 1 April 1949 Omdurman, Sudan
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Died |
12 February 2025 (aged 75)
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Zodiac | Aries |
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