Revealed: Koller’s Exit Report Lists Big Names for Al Ahly Clearout

Africa 30 April 2025 at 16:33

Khaled Hegazy

News Editor

Reports's revealed bombshell details from the final technical report submitted by departing head coach Marcel Koller following the team’s Champions League exit at the hands of Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Swiss tactician parted ways with the Cairo giants after 1 - 1 draw in the 2nd leg of the CAF Champions league semi final which saw Al Ahly eliminated on away goals after 0 - 0 first leg draw in South Africa.

Major Names on the Exit List

According to this report, Koller’s report included list of players he believed should leave the club .. The names include:

• Ali Maaloul
• Hussein El Shahat
• Mohamed Magdy "Afsha"
• Ahmed Abdelkader
• Karim Nedved
• Khaled Abdel Fattah
• Mostafa Makhlouf
• Mohamed Reda "Salah"
• Mohamed Dhaoui "Cristo"
• Yahia Attiat Allah (recommended against activating purchase clause)
• Ashraf Bencharki the Moroccan winger signed just last window who Koller advised should be released or loaned out.

Areas Needing Reinforcement

Koller also recommended reinforcements in four key areas:

• Defensive midfield
• Left back
• Left winger
• Striker

A Decorated Spell Ends

Despite disappointing champions league exit, Koller leaves with impressive haul of 11 trophies since arriving in 2023 including:

• 2 CAF Champions League titles
• 2 Egypt Cups
• 4 Egyptian Super Cups
• 2 Egyptian Premier League titles
• 1 Intercontinental Champions Cup

Emotional Farewell

Al Ahly honored Koller & his staff earlier this week, with club president Mahmoud El Khatib personally thanking them.

Koller expressed his deep appreciation, calling his time at Al Ahly:

“an unforgettable professional & personal journey”