Not Lage… Al-Ahly Reaches Agreement with New Coach
Al-Ahly has finalized the appointment of a new coach and is about to announce the permanent successor to sacked Spanish coach José Rivero. In recent days, Al-Ahly intensified negotiations with Bruno Lage and Urs Fischer, but a financial agreement with them proved impossible due to both clubs’ desire to earn $5 million. Egyptian media reported […]
Zamalek and Al Ahly’s opponents in the Confederation Cup and CAF Champions League
Zamalek and Al Ahly’s opponents in the Round of 32 of the 2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup and CAF Champions League have been determined. The two Egyptian football giants were exempted from the first preliminary round and will advance directly to the second round. Should they advance, they will advance to the quarterfinals (group stage). As […]
Spanish Referee to officiate Al Ahly vs. Zamalek match in Egyptian League
The Egyptian Referees Committee has brought in a Spanish refereeing team to officiate the Al Ahly vs. Zamalek match next Monday, in the ninth round of the Egyptian League. According to Egyptian media reports, referee Alejandro Muniz will officiate the highly anticipated match, scheduled to take place at Cairo International Stadium. Muniz, a 34-year-old Spanish […]
The most expensive coach in Egyptian history: Al Ahly close to signing Bruno Lage
Al Ahly is close to finalizing the deal for a new coach and is on the verge of securing the signature of Bruno Lage, according to Portuguese media reports on Thursday. Al Ahly initially sought to sign Swiss coach Urs Fischer, but the two sides failed to reach an agreement on the financial compensation, the […]
How far ahead is the lead after Zamalek’s draw and Al Ahly’s win?
The competition for the Egyptian Premier League lead intensified following dramatic events in the eighth round on Tuesday. The match began at the Military Academy Stadium, where Al Ahly narrowly defeated Haras El Hodoud 3-2, amid harsh criticism from the Red Devils’ fans for the team’s performance once again. At Cairo International Stadium, Zamalek played […]
Al-Ahly makes a huge offer to a world-class coach
Al-Ahly continues its tireless pursuit of a world-class coach, and Mahmoud El Khatib’s latest move was to make a huge offer to Portuguese coach Bruno Lage. Lage was just fired from coaching Benfica after losing to Qarabag in the Champions League, but he is still considered one of the best Portuguese coaches in recent years […]
Will Zizo be able to make it to the Al Ahly vs. Zamalek match?
Ahly player Ahmed Sayed Zizo is racing against time to make it to the Egyptian Premier League summit against Zamalek, scheduled for September 29. Zizo sustained an injury in the opening minutes of the match against Enppi and was diagnosed with a strained adductor muscle, requiring him to rest for approximately a month. According to […]
Egypt national team star referred to trial on forgery charges
The South Giza Prosecution has referred Egypt national team and Pyramids FC star Ramadan Sobhi to trial on forgery charges. Ramadan Sobhi was arrested last July upon his return from the Pyramids training camp in Turkey after being accused of paying someone to take exams at an institute instead of him. The incident dates back […]
After Santos and Conceicao, another Portuguese coach rejects Al Ahly
Al Ahly’s search for a new foreign coach continues, with a steady stream of apologies, this time from a renowned Portuguese coach in Egyptian football. Al Ahly made an official offer to former Portugal national team coach Fernando Santos, but he declined, citing his desire to work in Europe. This has also happened with several […]
Urs Fischer Will Not Coach Al Ahly
Egyptian media revealed that Swiss Urs Fischer will not be the new coach of Al Ahly, succeeding sacked coach José Riveiro. Al Ahly is intensifying its search for a world-class foreign coach, and Fischer has been the most likely name within the Red Castle in recent days. According to recent reports, Al Ahly has failed […]