What did Al Ahly president El Khatib achieve during eight year tenure?

Al Ahly president Mahmoud El Khatib has officially announced that he will not run for re-election in the club’s upcoming board elections, following medical advice to step away from daily pressures and begin a treatment phase. The decision marks the end of an eight-year spell at the helm of Africa’s most successful football club.

ِEl Khatib, who assumed the presidency at the end of 2017, oversaw a golden era filled with silverware and global recognition. Under his leadership, Al Ahly achieved remarkable success across all levels:

• Egyptian Premier League: 6 titles

• Egypt Cup: 3 titles

• Egyptian Super Cup: 6 titles

• CAF Champions League: 4 titles

• CAF Super Cup: 2 titles

• FIFA Club World Cup: 3 bronze medals

One of the standout moments came in December 2024, when Al Ahly defeated UAE’s Al Ain 3-0 to claim the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, becoming the first non-European or South American club to win an official FIFA-organized competition.

The Red Devils also took part in the first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, further underlining their status on the global stage.

Beyond trophies, El Khatib’s tenure as Al Ahly president saw the club receive multiple international accolades:

• CAF Club of the Year (2023, 2024)

• African Club of the Century and Most Decorated Club in the Middle East at the Globe Soccer Awards (2020)

• Best Club in the Middle East at the Globe Soccer Awards (January 2024, Dubai)

El Khatib’s presidency not only delivered domestic and continental dominance but also strengthened Al Ahly’s position as a global powerhouse in football.

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