Amjad Ismail Ahmed ( ar, أمجد إسماعيل; born 1 January 1993) is a Sudanese professional

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who plays as a

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for the Sudanese club

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, and the Sudan national team.

International career

Ismail made his international debut with the Sudan national team in a 2–1 friendly loss to

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on 2 September 2016. He was part of the Sudan squad that was called up for the

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* * 1994 births Living people Sudanese footballers Sudan international footballers Association football defenders Al-Ahly Shendi players Sudan Premier League players 2021 Africa Cup of Nations players Sudan A' international footballers 2022 African Nations Championship players {{Sudan-footy-bio-stub