Al-Ahly and Coach Marcel Koller Part Ways After Champions League Exit
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Egypt's Al-Ahly football club has announced the departure of their coach, Marcel Koller, following their elimination from the Champions League semifinals. The decision came after a disappointing performance against Mamelodi Sundowns, where Al-Ahly was knocked out on the away goal rule. Koller, who joined the club in 2022, had previously led Al-Ahly to two Champions League titles among other trophies.
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Al-Ahly parted ways with coach Marcel Koller after being eliminated from the Champions League semifinals.
The club was defeated by Mamelodi Sundowns on the away goal rule following a 1-1 draw in Cairo and a scoreless draw in Pretoria.
Koller faced fan backlash, including having bottles of water thrown at him as he left the pitch.
The club is negotiating a mutual termination of Koller's contract, reflecting on their previous successful relationship.
Under Koller's leadership since 2022, Al-Ahly won two Champions League titles and other trophies.
