Mahmoud Khatib returns early from vacation to take charge of Al Ahly’s coaching decision

Mahmoud Khatib, chairman of Al Ahly SC, has ended his holiday sooner than expected to step back into the club’s struggles.

The move comes after a string of disappointing results, capped by Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Enppi in the Egyptian Premier League. Supporters have grown restless, and the club’s leadership knows a decision cannot wait.

A source club told Kooora exclusively that El Khatib is traveling back from the North Coast and will head straight to the club’s headquarters in Cairo to join the planning committee meeting. The urgency signals how seriously he is treating the situation.

“Al-Khatib will also attend the football team’s training session, which will be held this evening.”

The meeting will be crucial as Khatib and the committee prepare to decide on the new foreign coach who will lead the team forward. For now, Emad El Nahhas continues as interim coach, guiding a side that sits 15th in the league after three matches without victory. The pressure is mounting, and Al Ahly’s next step is one fans are watching closely.