Jose Riveiro stats with Al Ahly: What did he achieve before being sacked?

Egyptian giants Al Ahly have announced the departure of Spanish coach Jose Riveiro, just three months after his appointment at the end of May.

The decision came following a disappointing run of results, capped by Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Pyramids in the Nile Egyptian League.

Al Ahly’s decision to part ways with Spanish coach Jose Riveiro brings an end to a brief and difficult three-month spell in charge. Since his appointment in late May, Riveiro oversaw seven matches across two competitions – the FIFA Club World Cup and the Nile Egyptian League – but results fell far below expectations.

Jose Riveiro stats with Al Ahly

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 (USA):

Riveiro’s first test came on the global stage, where Al Ahly played in the group phase:

• 0-0 vs Inter Miami (USA) – a solid but uninspiring start.

• 0-2 vs Palmeiras (Brazil) – defeat against the South American giants.

• 4-4 vs Porto (Portugal) – an entertaining draw, considered Al Ahly’s best performance under Riveiro.

Al Ahly failed to progress from the group, collecting only two points from three games.

Nile Egyptian League:

Upon returning to domestic action, Riveiro’s side struggled for consistency:

• 2-2 vs Modern Sport

• 4-1 vs Pharco – his only victory with the club.

• 0-0 vs Ghazl El Mahalla

• 0-2 vs Pyramids – a result that ultimately sealed his departure.

After four rounds, Al Ahly sit in 12th place with just five points, one of their weakest league start in recent memory.

Jose Riveiro overall record with Al Ahly

• 7 matches

• 1 win

• 4 draws

• 2 defeats

Riveiro’s tenure will be remembered for its lack of victories and inability to find momentum. Despite flashes of attacking promise – particularly in the 4-4 draw with Porto – results did not match the ambitions of a club of Al Ahly’s stature.

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