CAIRO, May 16, 2018 (News Wires) - Al Ahly coach Hossam el Badry quit Tuesday after his team suffered a shock 2-0 defeat away to Kampala Capital City Authority of Uganda in the CAF Champions League group phase. A statement by the club said El Badry had resigned and his post would be filled by another coach soon. "The football committee, chaired by (club president) Mahmoud al Khatib has accepted Hossam el Badry's apology for not pursuing his mission and has assigned Ahmad Ayoub (Assistant coach and team manager) to lead the team. "The club will hold a meeting to discuss the team's future plans." Former Ahly defender El Badry was in his third spell as coach of the 'Red Devils' and led them to the 2012 Champions League title. Al Ahly have won a record 9 CAF titles while City Authority reached the group phase of the elite African club competition for the first time this season. The loss leaves Ahly with just one point after two rounds having been held 0-0 at home by Esperance of Tunisia.
