Al Ahly part ways with coach Koller after Sundowns semi defeat
'Due to the emergency circumstances and in light of the distinguished relationship that has been reflected in numerous previous positions, the club is currently negotiating with the coach to terminate the contract by mutual consent in a manner befitting the club and its coach,' the club said.
Since taking the helm in September 2022, when he replaced South African Pitso Mosimane, the former FC Basel and FC K ö ln coach steered Al Ahly to several trophies, including two Champions League titles.
In Friday's other semifinal second leg, also between a South African and Egyptian club, Pyramids FC beat Orlando Pirates 3-2 at June 30 Air Defence Stadium in Cairo to progress by the same scoreline on aggregate.
The final will be played at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on May 24, with the second leg at June 30 Stadium on June 1.
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