Al Ahly close in on Hussein Ammouta’s appointment as new head coach

Egyptian giants Al Ahly are edging closer to appointing Moroccan tactician Hussein Ammouta as their next head coach, with talks reaching an advanced stage and a final meeting scheduled in Cairo to conclude negotiations.

The club has been searching for a new leader following a mutual parting of ways with Danish coach Jess Thorup, who departed after a disappointing campaign that saw Al Ahly lose the Egyptian league title to rivals Zamalek and miss out on qualification for the CAF Champions League — a major setback by the standards of the continent’s most successful club.

According to sources close to the negotiations, discussions with Ammouta have progressed significantly, with both parties moving closer to an agreement on the key terms of the contract.

The final round of talks, expected to take place in Cairo, is aimed at ironing out remaining details before an official announcement.

Ammouta, widely regarded for his tactical discipline and success in African and Arab football, is seen within the club’s hierarchy as a strong candidate to restore stability and competitiveness.

His potential appointment would mark a new chapter for Al Ahly as they look to rebuild and reassert dominance both domestically and on the continental stage.