Egyptian club Al Ahly has continued to ‘clean’ house following their exit from the CAF Champions League. The 12-time record winners of this competition recently announced the departure of head coach Marcel Koller after being eliminated in the semi-finals by Mamelodi Sundowns. Al Ahly’s sporting director Mohamed Ramadan has been let go too. Ramadan’s departure was reportedly necessitated by Al Ahly going back to the drawing board in a bid to change tact and have a different strategy in a…

As expected, Egyptian club Al Ahly has sacked Swiss coach Marcel Koller. Koller’s undoing was the Red Devils’ exit from the CAF Champions League after falling to Mamelodi Sundowns in the semi-finals, on the away goals rule on Friday. Al Ahly’s top hierarchy met the following day to deliberate on the future of Koller, and the decision was taken to show him the door. Koller’s departure would be welcomed by the Al Ahly supporters, who pelted the 64-year-old with water…

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has admitted he erred in his comments that the Loftus Stadium was “almost empty” when they played Al Ahly in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals. “It’s so sad to see such a beautiful stadium almost empty when you have a semi-final of the Champions League. We should have a full stadium supporting us, giving us extra energy,” said Cardoso after the match in Pretoria. The Sundowns supporters were not pleased…

Egyptian team Al Ahly is leaving no stone unturned ahead of Friday’s clash against Mamelodi Sundowns. Following a goalless draw in Pretoria, the two sides will meet in the second leg in Cairo for a place in the final of the CAF Champions League. Al Ahly, the 12-time winners of this competition, will reward each player with a bonus of EGP 500,000 (R182,000) should they beat Sundowns to reach the decider. The reigning champions have also decided that players will…

Bafana Bafana forward Percy Tau could be on his way back to Egypt. The 30-year-old currently turns out for Qatar SC on a six-month deal, following his exit from Al Ahly. The left-footed striker is a popular figure in Egypt after his 126 appearances for Al Ahly and a 44-goal contribution (30 goals and 14 assists) from the time he arrived at the club in 2021 until his departure earlier this year. He won 12 titles with Al Ahly, including…

Spanish mentor Jose Riveiro could be tempted to remain in the African continent if reports are anything to go by. Riveiro is on his way out at Pirates, following a recent announcement by the club that he’s opted not to renew his contract when it expires at the end of June. Initial reports had suggested that he could be headed to Saudi Arabia or take over the Finland national team, with more reports claiming he’d prefer to be closer to…

The battle between South Africa and Egypt in the CAF Champions League semifinals will kick off in Gauteng in just over a week. According to CAF Online, the first legs will take place in South Africa. Mamelodi Sundowns will face the reigning champions and Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly on Friday, 18 April, but the venue is yet to be confirmed. However, it’s most likely to be at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria. Orlando Pirates will also start at home, taking on…

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe has insisted that the team’s participation in the FIFA Club World Cup will be for all of Africa. The ‘Brazilians’ became the first team from the continent to welcome the FIFA Club World Cup trophy at their base, Chloorkop, Gauteng, yesterday, February 6, ahead of the tournament in June. The United States (US) will host the 32-team tournament, and Africa will be represented by four teams: Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Al Ahly (Egypt), Wydad Casablanca…