AFC Champions League Elite
German tactician Jaissle guided Al Ahli to consecutive AFC Champions League Elite™ titles, becoming the first head coach to achieve the feat
“Al Ahli Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Marino Pusic as the new Head Coach of the First Team,” the Saudi club said on its website.
Pusic was most recently in charge of United Arab Emirates club Al Jazira, who he joined in September 2025 before leaving at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.
The 54-year-old previously enjoyed a successful spell with Shakhtar Donetsk, leading the Ukrainian giants to the league and cup double in 2023/24 before retaining the Ukrainian Cup the following season.
Shakhtar won 44 of their 71 competitive matches under Pusic and collected three domestic trophies during his tenure.
Pusic also worked alongside Liverpool head coach Arne Slot at Feyenoord and previously held coaching positions with FC Twente before taking charge of Shakhtar in October 2023.
He will now be tasked with sustaining Al Ahli’s domestic and continental challenge as the reigning AFC Champions League Elite titleholders prepare for the 2026/27 season, with the Saudi Pro League kicking off on August 13.
Photos: AFP
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