Turup After the Crown: I Won't Make Promises to Al Ahly Fans
9 November 2025
After the Crown: Turup's cautious stance
Turup, the Danish coach of Al Ahly, celebrated winning his first trophy with the club, the Egyptian Super Cup.
Al Ahly edged out Zamalek 2-0 in the final, held in the United Arab Emirates, to lift the trophy.
He thanked the fans for their support and noted clear improvements in the team’s collective and individual performances.
He added that he cannot make promises about the future, reminding everyone that football is full of ambitions and uncertainties.
He voiced expectations for more titles, while remaining focused on the present and the road ahead.
Messages from the dressing room followed, with players expressing happiness and confidence in the squad’s direction.
Ashraf Ben Sharqi said he was thrilled to contribute to a fifth consecutive Super Cup and a sixteenth in the club’s history, praising the coach and the potential to win more trophies locally and continentally.
Hussein Shahat stressed the importance of fan support and the responsibility of players to maintain high performance levels, grateful for the trophy boost to the club’s record.
Mohamed Hani congratulated teammates and staff, emphasizing unity and focus as the team prepared for the next challenges in the UAE and beyond.
Ashraf Dari, back from injury, highlighted the team’s resilient attitude and the significance of starting the season with a trophy; he expects to rejoin training soon.
Walid Salah al-Din confirmed all injuries were resolved except Hussein Shahat, and said Dari would train after a short break, while denying any locker-room disputes.
Ultimately, the victory was earned through collective effort and the club’s loyal fans, with Turup signaling ambition yet staying grounded about the road ahead.
And for a light note from the camp, a couple of playful reminders from the squad as they tuck into a well-earned break.
Punchline 1: If optimism were a goalkeeper, Turup would never let it go—he'd insist on extra time just to be safe.
Punchline 2: If promises were goals, Turup would need a bigger net, because he’s choosing to keep expectations realistic and a tad witty.
