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Al Ahly and Sundowns Lead Star-Studded CAF Champions League Group Stage Field

Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly and South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns are some of the big guns that have made it to the group stage of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League. As per CAF, the race to reach the group stage has produced 14 confirmed qualifiers, with two remaining berths to be decided next week. Record… Continue reading Al Ahly and Sundowns Lead Star-Studded CAF Champions League Group Stage Field

Al Ahly Appoints José Riveiro’s Replacement

Egyptian club Al Ahly has appointed a new head coach to replace José Riveiro, who was dismissed some weeks ago. Jess Thorup, who hails from Denmark, has penned a two-and-a-half-year deal, succeeding Riveiro at the African Club of the Century. Thorup, who has coached in Denmark, Belgium, and Germany, now takes charge of the 12-time… Continue reading Al Ahly Appoints José Riveiro’s Replacement

Al Ahly-Riveiro Combination a Mismatch

Former Al Ahly coach José Riveiro was never the right man for the Egyptian powerhouse. This is the view of Egyptian journalist Amr Famhy. Famhy was speaking to Radio 2000 after Al Ahly sacked the Spaniard, just three months into his new job, following his move from Orlando Pirates. “It seemed like a mismatch from… Continue reading Al Ahly-Riveiro Combination a Mismatch

Al Ahly Fire José Riveiro After One Win in Seven Games!

Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly have wasted little time getting rid of Spanish coach José Riveiro. The former Orlando Pirates mentor was in the job for only three months and won one match in seven games, before Al Ahly directors met on Sunday and decided to act. “The club thanked Mr. José Riveiro, the first football… Continue reading Al Ahly Fire José Riveiro After One Win in Seven Games!

Al Ahly Faces Early Exit at Club World Cup

José Riveiro’s start with Al Ahly leaves much to be desired. The Spaniard, who joined after leaving Orlando Pirates, watched from the dugout as Al Ahly lost 2-0 to Brazilian side Palmeiras in Group A of the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday. Al Ahly’s defeat at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the northeastern… Continue reading Al Ahly Faces Early Exit at Club World Cup

Al Ahly Receive R18 Million Despite Draw

Egyptian team Al Ahly fired blanks to draw 0-0 against USA’s Inter Miami in the FIFA Club World Cup opener in front of 61,000 fans. The two sides met in the early hours of Sunday morning, South African time, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Inter Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari stole the show, making… Continue reading Al Ahly Receive R18 Million Despite Draw

José Riveiro: Why Al Ahly Signed Me

Al Ahly’s new coach, José Riveiro, has shared his thoughts on the move for the first time since his appointment recently. Riveiro joined the Red Devils following a three-year stint with Orlando Pirates. The Buccaneers allowed Riveiro to leave early, with just over a month remaining on his contract. He then concluded a two-year deal… Continue reading José Riveiro: Why Al Ahly Signed Me

Al Ahly President Hospitalised

HOSPITALISED: Al Ahly leader Mahmoud El Khatib to undergo medical tests following feelings of dizziness on Tuesday, 03 June. Photo: Al Ahly

Al Ahly leader Mahmoud El Khatib has been forced to take the backseat ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. El Khatib often travels with the Red Devils, but as they leave for the United States on Wednesday, he will remain in Egypt. “The president will be unable to travel with the Al Ahly delegation… Continue reading Al Ahly President Hospitalised

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