Al Ahly have confirmed the appointment of José Riveiro as their new head coach on a two-year deal. The Spaniard takes over from Swiss coach Marcel Koller, who was sacked recently despite winning 11 trophies in three years, including two CAF Champions League titles. The idiom “straight out of the frying pan into the fire”… Continue reading Official: José Riveiro Completes Al Ahly Move
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Al Ahly Lives Up to Expectations in Egypt
Egyptian club Al Ahly has won the Egyptian Premier League for a third consecutive season after thrashing Pharco 6-0 on Thursday. The Red Devils have won eight league titles in the past decade, asserting their dominance. Pyramids, who also beat Ceramica Cleopatra 5-1 yesterday, settled for second spot as the two sides were separated on… Continue reading Al Ahly Lives Up to Expectations in Egypt
José Riveiro Jumps Off Bucs Ship, Al Ahly Beckons
Former Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro is on the verge of joining Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly. The Spaniard is expected in Cairo in the next 24 hours to conclude talks on a two-year deal. Riveiro bid farewell to the Buccaneers on Tuesday, when they beat Golden Arrows 3-0 at the Orlando Stadium. Riveiro was asked… Continue reading José Riveiro Jumps Off Bucs Ship, Al Ahly Beckons
Fitting Farewell for one of Al Ahly’s Best-Ever Coaches
Swiss coach Marcel Koller’s tenure with Al Ahly has come to an end, but the Red Devils have shown their gratitude in more ways than one after his achievements with the club. Usually referred to as a thankless job, the day a coach leaves a certain club, it’s all quickly forgotten. Al Ahly, however, are… Continue reading Fitting Farewell for one of Al Ahly’s Best-Ever Coaches
Al Ahly Wields The Axe on Sporting Director
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… Continue reading Al Ahly Wields The Axe on Sporting Director
Al Ahly Fires Coach after Sundowns CAFCL Defeat
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… Continue reading Al Ahly Fires Coach after Sundowns CAFCL Defeat
Sundowns Coach Owns Up to his Fans-Berating ‘Mistake’
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.… Continue reading Sundowns Coach Owns Up to his Fans-Berating ‘Mistake’
Al Ahly Players Promised Big CAFCL Bonuses
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… Continue reading Al Ahly Players Promised Big CAFCL Bonuses
Tau Linked to Al Ahly’s Bitter Rivals
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… Continue reading Tau Linked to Al Ahly’s Bitter Rivals
Orlando Pirates Coach is a Wanted Man
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… Continue reading Orlando Pirates Coach is a Wanted Man