Al Ahly Crisis Deepens After Pyramids Defeat as Pressure Mounts on Jes Thorup

Al Ahly suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to Pyramids, sparking fan anger and increasing pressure on coach Jes Thorup amid a declining league campaign.

  Tue , April 28 2026 / 04:27 PM Updated At: 2026-04-28 16:27:59

الأهلي يخسر أمام بيراميدز وغضب جماهيري ضد ييس توروب

A painful night for Al Ahly saw the team fall 3-0 to Pyramids in a match that exposed growing concerns within the squad and triggered strong reactions from frustrated supporters demanding major changes in the technical staff.

A Blow in the Title Race

With this defeat, Al Ahly remain on 44 points in third place, behind Pyramids with 47 points, while Zamalek continue to lead the table with 50 points, tightening the pressure in the title race.

Fan Anger Reaches New Levels

At the final whistle, fans voiced strong calls for the departure of Danish coach Jes Thorup, following a series of inconsistent results and declining performances.

Numbers Reflect Instability

Since taking charge, Thorup has managed 33 matches with Al Ahly, winning 15, drawing 9, and losing 9, highlighting a clear inconsistency in results.

Defensive Issues and Lack of Balance

The team has scored 43 goals under his leadership but conceded 32, revealing an imbalance between attack and defense that has impacted performances across competitions.

Missed Trophies and Rising Pressure

Al Ahly have already lost three major competitions this season: the CAF Champions League, Egypt Cup, and Capital Cup, managing only the Egyptian Super Cup title against Zamalek.

Tight League Standings

Zamalek: 50 points
Pyramids: 47 points
Al Ahly: 44 points
Ceramica Cleopatra: 43 points
Al Masry: 37 points
ENPPI: 36 points
Smouha: 31 points

Pressure continues to build inside the club as the season nears its decisive phase, with uncertainty surrounding the coaching future.

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