🔴 Al Ahly Races to Appoint New Head Coach Ahead of Egyptian Super Cup
Al Ahly’s management is working swiftly to finalize the appointment of a new foreign head coach in the coming days, ahead of the Egyptian Super Cup scheduled to take place in the UAE in early November 2025.
The club has intensified negotiations with several foreign coaches over recent days, as part of a broader technical overhaul aimed at restoring tactical discipline and positive results, especially after recent dips in performance and early exits from various competitions.

⛔ Al Ahly Rejects Delay, Insists on Immediate Appointment
A senior source within the club denied reports suggesting Al Ahly plans to postpone the decision until after the upcoming international break in mid-November. The club’s stance is clear: a new coach must be appointed immediately and lead the team before the Super Cup begins.
The administration believes early arrival will allow the new coach enough time to get to know the squad and implement his tactical vision ahead of the crucial clash against Ceramica Cleopatra.

📉 Instability Since Departure of Jose Ribeiro
The team has struggled with technical instability since Spanish coach José Ribeiro was sacked following a loss to Pyramids on August 30 in the Egyptian Premier League. Interim coach Emad El-Nahhas has since taken charge of the squad temporarily.
While El-Nahhas has made efforts to stabilize the team, the board believes true consistency can only be achieved under a permanent head coach with a long-term vision.

🧳 Rejected European Offer Due to Delayed Start Date
The source added that Al Ahly was close to finalizing a deal with a European coach, but talks broke down after the candidate requested to start after November 8 due to personal commitments. Al Ahly declined the offer, emphasizing the importance of having the coach in place for the Super Cup, which they view as the starting point for the new season.

🇪🇬 2025 Egyptian Super Cup Format and Fixtures
This year’s Super Cup will feature a new format with semi-final matchups followed by a final and third-place match. The semi-finals will take place on November 7, 2025:

Al Ahly 🆚 Ceramica Cleopatra

Zamalek 🆚 Pyramids

The winners will face off in the final on November 10, while the losers will play for third place on the same day.
The competition carries significant importance for the four clubs involved, especially with the tournament being held abroad in front of a large Arab fanbase — adding to the sporting and media excitement.

🧭 The Next Phase: A New Coach and a Fresh Start
Al Ahly understands the critical timing of this decision, especially with domestic and continental competitions underway. The club is seeking a coach with a strong track record in managing title-challenging teams, who can implement a high-pressing, cohesive playing style — traits the team has lacked in recent months.
The goal is to bring in a manager capable of rebuilding the team’s on-field identity, correcting tactical imbalances, and leading a strong challenge across all competitions in the new season — in line with the club’s ambitious vision and massive fan expectations.