Al Ahly have officially announced the appointment of Spanish tactician Jose Riveiro as the club’s new head coach on a two-year contract.
The 47-year-old arrives after stints with Finland’s FC Inter and South Africa’s Orlando Pirates. His coaching journey began with Celta Vigo’s youth sides, followed by four years as an assistant in Finland before stepping into senior management.
Emad El-Nahhas, who led Al Ahly to the 2024/25 Egyptian Premier League title after replacing Marcel Koller, will remain in the setup as assistant head coach. The rest of Riveiro’s backroom staff includes:
- Carlos Nodar (Assistant Coach)
- Miguel Beppier (Fitness Coach)
- Juan Jose (Goalkeeper Coach)
- Sebastian Podsiadly (Performance Analyst)
Riveiro’s first task will be preparing Ahly for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, with the team set to depart for a U.S. training camp on June 4.
The Red Devils are drawn in Group A alongside Inter Miami, Porto, and Palmeiras, with their opener against Inter Miami scheduled for 3:00 AM Cairo time on June 15.