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Al-Ahram Weekly
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Preview: Leaders Ahly look to avoid slip-up against NBE Club, Pyramids seek to stay in title race - Egyptian Football
Defending champions Ahly will look to maintain their winning momentum when they face NBE Club in the seventh round of the Egyptian Premier League Playoff stage at Cairo International Stadium on Saturday. The Red Devils are determined to avoid any slip-ups in the final stretch of their quest for a historic 45th league title, with just two matches remaining in the season. Ahly enter the clash atop the league standings with 52 points, holding a two-point advantage over second-placed Pyramids FC, while NBE Club sit fourth with 37 points and have a game in hand. The titleholders have been in formidable form during the playoff stage, securing four consecutive victories under interim coach Emad El-Nahhas, who took charge following the departure of Swiss tactician Marcel Koller after their CAF Champions League elimination. Before this winning streak, Ahly were held to a 1-1 draw by title rivals Pyramids FC, which came on the heels of a controversial 3-0 forfeit loss to archrivals Zamalek in March. The club initially faced a potential points deduction for withdrawing from the Cairo derby over disputes with match officials, but received a significant boost on Thursday when the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) appeals committee upheld the decision not to impose further sanctions. El-Nahhas's side will be without several key players due to injury, including Moroccan left-back Yahia Attiyat Allah, Karim El-Debes, Reda Slim, Rami Rabiaa, and Omar Kamal, with Palestinian striker Wessam Abou Ali remains a doubt after sustaining an ankle injury in training. However, defenders Achraf Dari and Mohamed Hani could return after their recovery. Meanwhile, NBE Club coach Tarek Mostafa will aim to build on his team's recent resurgence, including a commanding 4-2 victory over Pyramids FC in the fifth round, as they seek to solidify their position in the upper echelons of the table. Pyramids FC face Petrojet in must-win clash Title challengers Pyramids FC will meet Petrojet at Cairo's Petrosport Stadium on the same day, in what is considered a must-win game if they want to stay in the title race. Petrojet, currently eighth with 26 points, are expected to pose a stern challenge despite their mid-table position. Pyramids fc will be boosted by the return of winger Ramadan Sobhi and midfielder Mohanad Lasheen, both of whom missed their narrow 1-0 win over Zamalek in the previous round. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Ahly turn the tables - Sports - Al-Ahram Weekly
From being behind by as many as four points, Ahly performed an outstanding turnaround and are now in pole position to win the Egyptian football league. Defending champions Ahly have taken the lead in the Egyptian Premier League with three games left in the 2025 season. After five rounds in the playoffs, Ahly are atop the table with 49 points. Pyramids are second, two points behind. As of writing on 12 May Zamalek are a distant third with 41 points with the same number of remaining games. National Bank are in fourth with 36 points but having played a game less. When Ahly's Swiss coach Marcel Koller was forced out after his club failed to reach the final of the African Champions League, of which they are the defending champions as well, Ahly were in second place, four behind Pyramids with six games left for each. Since then, however, in a stunning reversal, Ahly won their next three games under interim coach Emad Al-Nahhas. During the same period, Pyramids lost two and won once. Ahly's six-point turnaround happened in just over a week starting 30 April. Pyramids' freefall started when they suffered a 3-2 loss against Pharco FC to snap a 16-game unbeaten run in the league and reduce the gap to Ahly at the top of the table to just a single point. The turning point of this season could well have been Pyramids' second loss during this period when Krunoslav Jurčić's men fell 4-2 to National Bank at Cairo International Stadium. At the same time, Ahly edged Petrojet 3-2, then hammered Haras Al-Hodoud 5-0, and defeated Masri 4-2, an offensive average of a remarkable four goals a game The next stop is on Tuesday 13 May after Al-Ahram Weekly goes to print, when Ahly will take on Ceramica who lie in sixth place and 18 points behind Ahly. On the same day, Pyramids clash with Zamalek who have a mathematical chance of winning the league but who will likelier try to salvage what remains of the season by finishing in second place to qualify for next season's African Champions League or third or fourth place in order to get into the African Confederation Cup. Ahly are now in control of their destiny and would take their record 44th league crown if they win their next three games, no matter what their rivals do. * A version of this article appears in print in the 15 May, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
See - Sada Elbalad
12-05-2025
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- See - Sada Elbalad
Al-Ahly completes Rivero's arrival in Cairo to sign coaching contracts
Amir Hagag Al-Ahly club officials have completed the arrival of Spanish Jose Rivero, the former Orlando Pirates coach, to Cairo, in preparation for signing a contract to coach the Red Devils, succeeding Swiss Marcel Koller. Rivero is expected to arrive in Cairo late Tuesday evening, after leading his team's final match against Orlando Pirates. He will resolve several thorny issues in his meeting with Al-Ahly officials, most notably his coaching staff. Rivero has nominated Sergio Almenara to take over as assistant coach, Carlos Nodar Paz to assume the role of fitness coach and assistant coach, and Carlos Abad, Valencia's goalkeeping coach, to succeed Belgian Michel Jancone as Al-Ahly's goalkeeping coach. Al-Ahly is close to signing Spanish coach José Rivero, the head coach of Orlando Pirates, to take over as the club's head coach, succeeding Swiss coach Marcel Koller. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
Al-Ahram Weekly
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Preview: Wounded Ahly begin life after Koller with Petrojet clash in Egyptian League - Egyptian Football
Ahly will face Petrojet in the third matchday of the Egyptian Premier League playoff stage on Wednesday, just three days after parting ways with Swiss coach Marcel Koller. Former Ahly defender Emad El-Nahhas has been appointed interim manager following the club's elimination from the CAF Champions League semi-finals. El-Nahhas, who has previously managed several Egyptian Premier League sides, will lead the team until a permanent successor is named, after which he is expected to remain on staff as an assistant. The Cairo giants are desparete for win as they sit second in the standings with 40 points, four behind leaders Pyramids FC, with six matches left in the season. Ahly will play the game with all their guns as Slovenian striker Nejc Gradisar has been declared fit to return after sustaining a minor injury in the CAF Champions League match against South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns. Tunisian fullback Ali Maaloul has returned to the squad after missing previous games. Maaloul fell out favor with former coach Koller but the arrival of El-Nahass gives him a new breath. However, Moroccan left-back Yahia Attiyat Allah and Karim El Debes remain sidelined. Koller's exit Ahly's hopes of claiming an unprecedented third consecutive champions league title were dashed on Friday after a 1-1 home draw with Mamelodi Sundowns in the Champions League semi-final second leg at Cairo International Stadium, exiting on away goal rule. The club announced Koller's departure shortly after the result, ending a successful spell for the 64-year-old Swiss coach, who was appointed in September 2022. During his tenure, Koller led Ahly to 11 trophies, including two Egyptian Premier League titles, two Egypt Cups, four Egyptian Super Cups, two CAF Champions League titles, and a bronze medal at the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup. Ahly remain in contention for the domestic title and are also preparing for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, which begins on 15 June. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
See - Sada Elbalad
29-04-2025
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
Koller flies to Switzerland after leaving Al Ahly
Amir hagag Former Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller will leave Cairo shortly, returning to his home country after his relationship with Al Ahly ended. The former Al Ahly coach will travel to his home country alone, while his foreign assistants will remain due to their children's studies in Cairo. Yesterday, Monday, Al Ahly's management honored Marcel Koller and his assistants: Harald Gamperli, Carlos Berenger, Yassine Mikari, Tiziane Ndoye, and Reda El Hanafi, following the end of their careers with the first football team. The honoring took place during a friendly meeting between the club president, the coach, and his assistants at Al Ahly's headquarters in Gezira, amid an atmosphere filled with appreciation and gratitude for their significant efforts and outstanding achievements during their tenure. Marcel Koller thanked the club's board of directors for the period he spent at Al Ahly, stressing that it was an exceptional experience that added a lot to him on both the professional and personal levels. Koller said, in statements to Al Ahly's official website, that despite his long experience in the world of coaching, he learned a lot during his time at Al Ahly Club, as this period gave him enjoyable times and special things that will remain firmly in his memory, stressing that working at Al Ahly was and will remain a source of pride and honor for him. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
