Football

Al Ahly have appointed Danish tactician Jess Thorup as head coach of the senior football team on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Al Ahly president Mahmoud El Khatib met with the club’s planning committee to finalise discussions over the appointment of a new foreign head coach.

Al Ahly women’s football team cruised to a 5-0 victory over Masry in the 6th round of the Egyptian League on Tuesday.