Moroccan Ammouta named Al Ahly coach following Thorup departure (opens original article in a new tab)

Al Ahly named Moroccan Hussein Ammouta as their new head coach, replacing Jess Thorup after a disappointing season. Ammouta has a successful continental coaching history, including a CAF Champions League title with Wydad Casablanca.

• Moroccan Hussein Ammouta appointed as Al Ahly head coach on two-year contract
• Ammouta previously won CAF Champions League with Wydad Casablanca and led Morocco to African Nations Championship title
• Al Ahly dismissed Jess Thorup after poor league performance, finishing third and missing CAF Champions League qualification