He coached three U. S. Olympians including Bruce Murray, recipient of soccer's prestigious Hermann Trophy.

He coached Clemson Soccer to 11 ACC Championships and 13 regular season titles.

He was honored by South Carolina Governor Richard Riley with the Order of the Palmetto in February, 1985.

His hobbies included golf, music, wine, and sports car collecting.

Ibrahim collapsed on July 12, 2008, on the 15th green at Cross Creek Plantation Country Club in Seneca, South Carolina, where he was a longtime member and regular weekend golfer.