12 Things You Didn’t Know About Pitso’s New Club Al Ahly! Today Mamelodi Sundowns and Pito Mosimane both confirmed that the decorated South African coach would be heading to a “top Egyptian club”. This followed the reports in the early hours of today that Mosimane had already resigned from The Brazilians.
Jingles becomes the first black South African to coach in any football team in Northern Africa. Al Ahly is set to announce the news of Pitso Mosimane’s appointment tomorrow.
We list 12 things you didn’t know about Pitso’s new club Al Ahly!
1) Club Of The Century
The Egyptian side were crowned the club of the century. This is after an unprecedented spell of success by Al Ahly. They dominated both Egyptian and continental football in their preliminary century of existence.
2) Most Decorated Club In Africa
They are the most decorated football club in Africa. Furthermore, they’ve also been declared the most decorated football club in the world!
3) 42 League Titles, 36 Cups and 11 Super Cups
This number is set to increase in the current season as Al Ahly currently sits on top of the table. They’re also in the running to win yet another Egyptian Cup.
4) Never Been Relegated To 2nd Division
The Cairo based giants have always remained in the top division of Egyptian football since their formation in the 1900’s.
5) Founded in 1907 as recreational area for students.
It was decided that Egyptian youth needed a recreational area to discuss politics. This was created as a means to abolish the British occupation of Egypt.
6) First Official Team Formed In 2011
It just so happened that the students fell in love with football. So the club president at the time decided to fully register a football team.
7) Helped Spread Egyptian Football And Creation Of Rival Teams
The Egyptians travelled all over northern Africa spreading the love of football wherever they went. They also helped form other football teams such as Zamalek.
8) Current chairman Mahmoud El Khatib is a former Al Ahly player
El Khatib was elected as Ah Ahly president in 2017 with majority votes. Alongside Mohamed Aboutrika, Mahmoud El Khatib is a celebrated Al Ahly legend.
9) Furthermore, El Khatib is regarded as one of the best ever African players. Won several titles with Al Ahly
El Khattib won 10 Egyptian Premier League titles, 5 Egyptian Cup titles, 2 CAF Champions League titles and 3 African Cup Winners’ Cups in his time with Al Ahly. He also won the 1983 African Player of the Year while also being part of the Egypt side that won the 1986 AFCON.
10) Al Ahly all-time top scorer
Mahmoud El Khattib is also Al Ahly’s all-time leading goal scorer with an impressive 109 goals.
11) Reached 3rd place at the 2006 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan.
2006 is regarded as Al Ahly’s greatest ever year. The Egyptians retained all trophies available. They also reached the FIFA Club World Cup Semifinal. They lost to Brazilians Internacional. They beat Mexican side Club America 2-1 to finish in 3rd place.
12) Perfect 2005 Season
2006 is regarded their best year despite a literally perfect 2005. The Egyptian side went 46 games unbeaten across all competitions. Furthermore, they won ALL the competitions they participated in as well.
