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The Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Egypt's Al-Ahly appoint Riveiro as manager ahead of Club World Cup
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - CAF Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - Orlando Pirates v Pyramids FC - FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa - April 19, 2025 Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro reacts REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo CAIRO (Reuters) - Al-Ahly have announced Jose Riveiro as their new manager, the Egyptian Premier League champions said on Thursday, ahead of the Club World Cup in the United States. Spanish coach Riveiro will begin his stint with Al-Ahly by facing Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the revamped Club World Cup opener on June 14. "Al-Ahly has appointed Jose Riveiro as a coach on a two-year deal," the club posted on X, a day after clinching the Egyptian league title. The 49-year-old Riveiro, who coached Orlando Pirates of South Africa last season, will replace Marcel Koller who left Al-Ahly after their loss to Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League semi-finals last month. Emad El-Nahhas, who led the team to a record-extending 45th league title as caretaker manager, will continue as an assistant. Al-Ahly will also face Brazil's Palmeiras and Porto of Portugal in Group A of the Club World Cup. (Reporting by Mohamed Yossry in Cairo, editing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Egypt's Al-Ahly appoint Riveiro as manager ahead of Club World Cup
CAIRO - Al-Ahly have announced Jose Riveiro as their new manager, the Egyptian Premier League champions said on Thursday, ahead of the Club World Cup in the United States. Spanish coach Riveiro will begin his stint with Al-Ahly by facing Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the revamped Club World Cup opener on June 14. "Al-Ahly has appointed Jose Riveiro as a coach on a two-year deal," the club posted on X, a day after clinching the Egyptian league title. The 49-year-old Riveiro, who coached Orlando Pirates of South Africa last season, will replace Marcel Koller who left Al-Ahly after their loss to Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League semi-finals last month. Emad El-Nahhas, who led the team to a record-extending 45th league title as caretaker manager, will continue as an assistant. Al-Ahly will also face Brazil's Palmeiras and Porto of Portugal in Group A of the Club World Cup. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Riveiro says he's delighted to join ‘European club' Al-Ahly
"I'm in a European club. You don't lack anything," said Riveiro. Jose Riveiro has described his move to Egyptian giants Al-Ahly as a dream come true. Two weeks after leaving Orlando Pirates, Riveiro was announced as the new head coach of reining African champions on Thursday. READ MORE: Ahly confirm appointment of ex-Pirates coach Riveiro The Spaniard has reportedly signed a two-year contract with Al-Ahly, 'I'm in a European club. You don't lack anything. This is what I dreamt of and hoped for, to coach a team the size of Al Ahly,' Riveiro is quoted as saying by the Egyptian media after his unveiling. Riveiro replaces Marcel Koller, who was sacked following the narrow defeat at the hands of Mamelodi Sundowns in the semifinals of the CAF Champions League. Emad El-Nahhas took over as interim head coach and guided the club to their third successive Premier League title. El-Nahhas will remain in the setup as assistant coach to Riveiro. Dream start for the Spaniard His first task is to try and win the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA. Ahly are in Group A with Portuguese giants FC Porto, Palmeiras of Brazil and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. Riveiro joins the Red Devils off the back of a remarkably successful stint at Pirates. His three years stay at the Buccaneers saw him winning five trophies – three MTN8 titles and two Nedbank Cups. He also led Pirates to the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League, losing 3-2 on aggregate to Pyramids. The Spaniard officially left Pirates after a 3-0 win over Golden Arrows two weeks before the end of the season. Riveiro pays tribute to Pirates Riveiro paid tribute to Pirates management for allowing him to leave before the end of my contract. 'I want to express my sincere appreciation to Orlando Pirates for allowing me the opportunity to leave before the end of my contract. As someone who has never found goodbyes easy, this moment is particularly emotional for me. 'I am deeply grateful to everyone at the Club – from management and technical staff to the players and the many individuals behind the scenes who work tirelessly to support the team. ALSO READ: Egypt's Pyramids seek support as they aim to take down Sundowns 'To the players, thank you for believing in the journey we shared and for giving everything on the pitch. And to the supporters. When I first arrived, I challenged you to come out in your numbers and rally behind your team. You did that, and more. You turned every match into a moment to remember, and your passion is something I will carry with me forever.'
Iraqi News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Iraqi News
Chinese Decision Halts Al-Ahly Negotiations with Cristiano Ronaldo
Follow-up - INA China's conditions regarding hosting the Saudi Super Cup have stalled Al-Ahly's negotiations with Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, who is now free to negotiate with any club after his contract with Al-Nassr expires at the end of the 2025 season. According to reports published by the Spanish newspaper Marca, Ronaldo expressed his desire to leave Al-Nassr after two and a half seasons during which he failed to win any official title with the team. The newspaper indicated that "Al-Nassr's loss in the AFC Champions League, in addition to its failure to qualify for the continental tournament next season, played a major role in prompting the Portuguese star to decide to change his destination." For his part, sports journalist Khaled Al-Zahrani revealed that Saudi officials had reservations about Ronaldo's move to Al-Ahly, due to the Chinese side's condition of his attendance at the Saudi Super Cup as a condition for agreeing to host it. The tournament includes Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, and Al-Qadisiyah, making Ronaldo's move to Al-Hilal more logical in light of these factors, especially since Al-Hilal is the player's preferred destination, while Al-Ahly is a second option. Despite these obstacles, Al-Zahrani confirmed that "Ronaldo remains keen to embark on a new experience in the Saudi League, preferring to move to Al-Hilal if a final agreement is reached."
Saba Yemen
3 days ago
- Sport
- Saba Yemen
Al-Ahly wins egyptian league title for 45th Time
Cairo - Saba: Al-Ahly clinched the Egyptian Premier League title for the third consecutive time and the 45th in its history after crushing Farco with a clean six-goal victory in the final round of the league's crowning stage on Wednesday. Palestinian striker Wessam Abou Ali emerged as the star of the match, scoring a super hat-trick (four goals) in the 10th, 33rd, 61st, and 66th minutes. Hussein El-Shahat added the fifth goal in the 75th minute, while Imam Ashour sealed the sixth in stoppage time. With this win, Al-Ahly raised its tally to 58 points, maintaining the top spot with a two-point lead over its closest rival, Pyramids FC, which had hoped to secure its first-ever league title. Meanwhile, Farco, which failed to secure a victory in the competition for the fourth consecutive match, remained in seventh place with 32 points. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
