Background and career
Ahmed Hassan Mohamed Abdelmonem Mohamed Mahgoub (Arabic: أَحْمَد حَسَن مُحَمَّد عَبْد الْمُنْعِم مُحَمَّد مَحْجُوب; born 5 March 1993), known as Kouka or Koka, is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Egypt national team.
He began his career in his native Egypt in the youth academy at Al Ahly but joined Portuguese side Rio Ave in 2012 without appearing for the first team. He made his professional debut for Rio Ave in September 2012. In 2015, he joined rival Portuguese club Braga, helping the club win the Taça de Portugal during his first season at the club.
He represented Egypt at under-20 and under-23 level before making his debut for the senior squad in August 2013, scoring in a victory over Uganda. He was part of the Egypt squad that reached the final of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
