Al Ahly have parted ways with head coach Marcel Koller following their CAF Champions League semi-final exit at the hands of Mamelodi Sundowns.
The Egyptian club confirmed the Swiss tactician’s departure on Saturday evening.
“Thank you Mr. Koller, you’ll always be part of the Al Ahly family,” read a tweet from the club.
After a goalless draw in Pretoria, a 1-1 stalemate at Cairo International Stadium on Friday night sealed Al Ahly’s elimination on the away goals rule.
“Negotiations are ongoing with Koller to terminate the contract by mutual consent between the two parties, in a manner befitting the club and its coach.
“Al-Ahly confirms its pride in what Koller has achieved, as he gave everything he could along with his assistant staff, who also deserve thanks,” read a statement from Al Ahly.
Koller’s exit comes just less than two months before the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, a major competition Al Ahly had been targeting under his leadership.
Club sources also indicated that a temporary technical staff will be appointed to lead group training starting Sunday, while plans are in place to honour Koller with a special farewell ceremony.
