Hussein Ammouta set to be appointed new Al Ahly coach

Moroccan coach Hussein Ammouta is reportedly on the verge of becoming the new head coach of Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly.

The coach has reportedly entered final agreement with the club’s management and will take over at the club in the coming days.

Agreement Reached With Al Ahly

According to reports from Moroccan outlet Sport 7, negotiations between Ammouta and Al Ahly officials have progressed smoothly, with both parties reaching a consensus over the terms of the appointment.

The report claims that the experienced Moroccan tactician showed flexibility throughout discussions and did not seek an increase in financial compensation. Instead, his focus was directed toward building a long-term sporting project capable of returning Al Ahly to winning ways after a disappointing campaign.

The Cairo-based club is looking to bounce back following a season that fell short of expectations both domestically and continentally.

Key Conditions Set by Ammouta

While financial demands were reportedly not a major obstacle, Ammouta is said to have insisted on several technical conditions before agreeing to take the role.

Among his requests was the authority to select his own backroom staff, ensuring he can work with a team he trusts as he begins his new challenge.

The Moroccan coach also reportedly sought guarantees that there would be no interference in football matters, including decisions related to player recruitment and departures during upcoming transfer windows.

These conditions are believed to have been accepted by Al Ahly’s leadership as part of the agreement.

Official Announcement Expected Soon

The same reports indicate that negotiations have now been concluded and that Al Ahly could formally announce Ammouta’s appointment within the coming hours.

Should the deal be finalised, the former Morocco coach would begin a new chapter tasked with restoring the club’s dominance and competing once again for major trophies.

His arrival would mark the beginning of a significant rebuilding process aimed at returning Al Ahly to the summit of African and Egyptian football.

Torup Era Comes to an End

Al Ahly recently confirmed the departure of Danish coach Jess Torup after both parties agreed to terminate their contract by mutual consent in June.

The club has since been searching for a successor capable of leading the team through its next phase, with Ammouta emerging as the preferred candidate.

A Coach With a Proven Track Record

Ammouta arrives with a reputation as one of the most accomplished Arab coaches of his generation.

Throughout his managerial career, he has enjoyed success with several major clubs and national teams. His résumé includes spells with Wydad Casablanca, Al Sadd, and Al Jazira, while he also earned widespread praise for his work with the Jordan national team.

His achievements with Morocco and across the Arab world have established him as a respected figure in the game, and Al Ahly supporters will hope his experience can help guide the club back to sustained success.

If appointed, Ammouta would become the latest Moroccan coach to take charge of one of Africa’s biggest football institutions, with expectations already high ahead of his potential arrival in Cairo.