Al Ahly to unveil Danish tactician Thomas Thomasberg as new head coach in October

Egyptian football heavyweight, Al Ahly are expected to announce Danish tactician Thomas Thomasberg as their new head coach in October.

The record CAF Champions League holders have been without a substantive trainer in the past few days following the sacking of Spanish trainer Jose Riveiro after a string of unimpressive result to the start of the 2025/26 football campaign.

Riveiro left Al Ahly after just four month spell at the club following a significant decline in results, most recently a loss to Pyramids FC.

Since the dismissal of former Orlando Pirates trainer, Emad El Nahhas has been serving as the interim coach of the African giants as the search for a new tactician continues.

Al Ahly representatives are currently in Denmark negotiating directly with the experienced tactician over the coaching job.

According to reports, both parties have agreed on contract terms, with an official announcement set for October. The club plans to unveil the experienced gaffer after their game against Ismaily.

Thomasberg, 50, was born on October 15, 1974, and has been unemployed since leaving Danish club Midtjylland, which he led to the 2023-2024 league title.

Al Ahly midfielder Imam Ashour trained under Thomasberg during his short spell at Midtjylland.