Official: Al Ahly announces the departure of Aliou Dieng

The Malian’s contract has ended

Africa Today at 15:50

Aliou Dieng turns the page. Al Ahly SC has officially announced the departure of their midfield anchor on June 10. Since joining from ASO Chlef in the summer of 2019, the Malian international has etched his name into the modern history of the Cairo giants.

Aliou Dieng’s farewell message to Al Ahly SC and the fans:

“Al Ahly, the fans, and Egypt have been my home for the past seven years. I arrived as a kid and I am now leaving as a man, a father, a husband, and a very fulfilled player on the pitch. I lived out my dreams and… pic.twitter.com/R1urgiMTVG
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) June 10, 2026

Over seven seasons, Dieng featured in 250 matches, playing a pivotal role in clinching 16 domestic and international trophies. His remarkable haul includes three Egyptian Premier League titles and four Caf Champions League crowns. His impact was immediate and enduring in the heart of midfield, from breaking up opposition attacks to surging forward with purpose.

Thank you for everything Aliou .. we wish you all the best ❤️👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/nPn6QVmRud
— Al Ahly SC 🇬🇧 (@AlAhlyEnglish) June 10, 2026

At 28, Aliou Dieng is in the prime of his career. According to the latest reports, he is expected to join Valencia in La Liga—a new chapter for a player departing as one of Al Ahly’s modern legends.