Ahmed Mostafa “Zizo,” the star of Al Ahly, stole the spotlight and caught the attention of the club’s new Danish coach, Jess Thorup, following his impressive display for Egypt in their 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in the final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. 🇪🇬🔥
Torup, who attended the game at Cairo International Stadium, was keen to observe Al Ahly’s players closely before officially taking charge of the team. The coach was particularly impressed with Zizo’s movement, technical touches, and creativity in attack. ⚽
According to sources, Torup described Zizo as a talented and tactically intelligent player, noting that he will be a key figure in his tactical plans with the Red Devils in the coming period. 💪
Recently, Al Ahly announced the appointment of Jess Thorup as the team’s new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract worth $3 million per year, replacing Spanish manager José Ribeiro, who was dismissed following a 0-2 defeat to Pyramids FC in the Egyptian Premier League.
Before Thorup’s arrival, Emad El-Nahas had been leading the team on an interim basis and managed to restore positive results domestically. Now, Al Ahly fans are hopeful that Thorup’s European touch will bring more trophies back to the club. 🏆🔴
Zizo Catches Torup’s Eye from the Cairo Stadium Stands in His First Appearance
Ahmed Mostafa “Zizo” impressed Al Ahly’s new Danish coach, Jess Thorup, after his standout performance with Egypt against Guinea-Bissau in the final 2026 World Cup qualifier — a match the coach attended at Cairo International Stadium.
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