Al Ahly management continues its intensive search for a foreign coach to succeed Swiss manager Marcel Koller, who left the team in April after their exit from the CAF Champions League semi-finals. Despite several weeks having passed since Koller’s departure, the club is not rushing into a decision but is carefully selecting the most suitable coach who possesses the technical and leadership qualities that align with the team and fans’ expectations.
In this regard, sources within Al Ahly confirmed that the search for a new coach is still ongoing, with the management focusing on hiring an experienced coach capable of succeeding in both continental and local competitions. This is particularly important given the club’s ambitious goals for the upcoming period. The team needs a coach who can implement well-thought-out strategies and secure victories in major tournaments.
The management had drawn up a list of seven primary candidates, including three well-known Portuguese coaches in the European football scene. German coach Marco Rose's name was also floated as a prominent option, but negotiations with him broke down due to his high financial demands, which included a large salary and a request for six foreign assistants to join his coaching staff. These demands forced Al Ahly's management to reconsider this option, halting the negotiations.
Amid these circumstances, Al Ahly is facing significant pressure with the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup scheduled for June, which heightens the need for a quick decision on the new coach. Therefore, the management is aiming to finalize this matter as soon as possible so the new coach can adequately prepare for the upcoming period, which will feature significant challenges, including competition for titles in the Egyptian Premier League and the CAF Champions League.
Meanwhile, interim coach Emad Nassar is temporarily leading the team and working to prepare the squad for the upcoming matches until the foreign coach is appointed. Nassar, who has considerable experience coaching in the Egyptian Premier League, continues to work with the team on a temporary basis and motivates the players to deliver their best performances during this period.
Al Ahly’s management is placing great importance on selecting a coach who can handle major challenges, ensuring the team’s technical stability, especially after a series of mixed results recently. Among Al Ahly’s top priorities is hiring a coach capable of improving the team's performance, fostering cohesion among the players, and maintaining team unity in both local and continental competitions.
The club is also seeking a coach with the ability to motivate players and continue building on the success achieved by previous generations, particularly in the CAF Champions League. The club’s officials hope the new coach will navigate the team through its current challenges and return it to the right path through effective planning and execution.
Appointing a foreign coach with extensive experience and a strong reputation in coaching will be a key pillar in achieving technical stability at the club, contributing to competition for both local and international titles. For Al Ahly's fans, this appointment will be an important step in maintaining the team’s ambitions at the African and international levels, with the ultimate goal of winning the CAF Champions League, a dream that remains central for all club supporters.
