Al Ahly: Marco Rose in pole position to succeed Marcel Koller

Africa 02 May 2025 at 10:46

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

German coach Marco Rose has emerged as the strong favorite to take the helm at Egyptian giants Al Ahly, replacing Swiss tactician Marcel Koller.

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Free of any contract since his dismissal from RB Leipzig, the former Hannover 96 player is reportedly the top target for the Cairo-based club.

According to Egyptian media, the African football powerhouse has made significant progress in negotiations with Marco Rose, although no formal agreement has yet been reached.

The coming hours are expected to be decisive, with several sources anticipating a positive outcome.

A packed resume for Marco Rose

The Leipzig native has managed several top Bundesliga clubs, including Borussia Dortmund and Borussia VfL Mönchengladbach.

He boasts 191 matches in the German league, with 104 wins, 38 draws, and 49 losses to his name.

With his beloved RB Leipzig, he lifted the German Cup in 2023 and also claimed the German Supercup that same year.