June 15 (Reuters) - Al Ahly have appointed ⁠Moroccan Hussein Ammouta, a former Jordan manager ‌and CAF Champions League winner with Wydad Casablanca, as head coach on a two-year contract, the Egyptian club ​said on Monday.

Ammouta, 56, brings ⁠a strong continental ⁠pedigree, having led Wydad to the African Champions ⁠League title ‌in 2017 at Al Ahly’s expense, securing the Moroccan league crown ⁠in the same season.