On the anniversary of his first goal in the red jersey, how did Mokhtar Mokhtar excel in building his career with Al Ahly?

October 12, 1975, marked a significant milestone in the career of Mokhtar Mokhtar, the former Al Ahly star, as he scored his first goal for the red team against Minya during a match that ended with a 6-0 victory for Al Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League.

The goals for Al Ahly in the match were shared between Zizo and Tamer Hossam, with each scoring two goals, while Mokhtar Mokhtar and Mahmoud El Khatib added one goal each, leading the Red Devils to a great victory in one of the notable moments of Mokhtar's journey with the team.

Mokhtar Mokhtar: 8 Years of Brilliance with Al Ahly

Mokhtar Mokhtar began his football career at Isco Club before moving to Al Ahly in the 1975-1976 season, where he spent around 8 seasons in the red fortress, delivering exceptional performances that made him one of the standout midfielders of his generation.

During his time with Al Ahly, Mokhtar Mokhtar succeeded in winning the Egyptian league title 6 times, in addition to lifting the Egypt Cup 3 times, and he was part of the historic generation that contributed to the red team's victory in the CAF Champions League in 1982, the first title in the club's history.

On the international level, Mokhtar Mokhtar represented the Egyptian national team in 42 matches, adding to his experience with Al Ahly an international dimension that enhanced his status among the stars of Egyptian football.

From Brilliance on the Field to Coaching

After ending his playing career, Mokhtar Mokhtar transitioned to coaching, starting his work in the youth sector at Al Ahly before taking on coaching roles with the first team, including working as part of the technical staff under Portuguese coach Manuel José.

The former coach had various experiences with several Egyptian clubs, most notably Enppi, Ghazl El Mahalla, Al Masry, and Petrojet, and he also managed Al Wehda in Saudi Arabia, as well as Dhofar and Al Urouba in Oman.

Among his notable coaching achievements was leading Enppi to win the Egypt Cup in 2011 after defeating Zamalek in the final, while his last coaching experience was with El Entag El Harby in 2021.

Al Ahly Brings Mokhtar Mokhtar Back to Administrative Work

In August 2024, Al Ahly announced the appointment of Mokhtar Mokhtar as the head of the football planning committee, succeeding Mohsen Saleh, thus maintaining his connection with the red fortress through administrative work after many years spent as a player and coach before the committee was later dissolved.

The memory of scoring his first goal with Al Ahly against Minya on October 12, 1975, remains one of the moments worth reflecting on in the career of a star who combined achievements as both a player and a coach, with his name forever linked to the history of the red club.