Sayed Abdelhafiz, Al Ahly director of football, spoke today during the presentation of the team's new head coach, Ricardo Soares. 

Abdelhafiz said that the club has full trust in Soares and that they will provide him full support to achive success.

"Mahmoud El Khatib, the club's president, held a meeting yesterday with the new coaching staff. During the meeting, we were keen to introduce the club's rules and vision to them."

"We have a great trust in Soares and his ability to accomplish great achievments for the club and we will provide him with all the needed support."

"Finally, I would like to thank Pitso Mosimane and Michel Iannacone for their efforts with the team during their time. Also, I would like to thank Mohamed Sharaf and Omar Roshdy on their efforts with the first team during the previous period."