By Osasu Obayiuwana BBC Sport

Bonfrere won Olympic gold with Nigeria in 1996

Dutch coach Jo Bonfrere is confident that the Egyptian championship will not elude Al Ahly this season.

"I have said that winning the title is what I have set out to achieve and I am still on course to achieving that," Bonfrere told BBC Sport.

After a recent 3-1 loss to city arch-rivals Zamalek, Ahly's lead has been cut down to two points, with only three matches to go.

Ahly has 60 points, with Zamalek in second place with 58.

Bonfrere's insistence that he will not seek an extension to his one year contract led to Ahly's decision to find a successor to the Dutchman.

"I had made it clear to the club several months ago that I had no plan of staying beyond a year, so there is no truth in the rumours that Ahly are kicking me out," Bonfrere said.

French coach Jean Tigana, who was recently dismissed by English premiership club Fulham, is favoured by local media reports to succeed him.

"I am not bothered with the club negotiating with another coach to take over. That is a matter for them.

"What matters now is how to win our next three matches and win this title," Bonfrere said.

Ahly are away to Aswan on Thursday, play a home game against Baladia on Monday, with their last match against Enppi on 23 May.

What do I do after leaving Ahly? Nothing is certain yet Jo Bonfrere

"When you coach a big club like Ahly there is always pressure to perform," said Bonfrere.

"But I like working under pressure. You need it to bring the best out of you."

Bonfrere, who won the 1996 Olympic football title with Nigeria, said he has no immediate plans for his professional future.

"What do I do after leaving Ahly? I will have to think about that. Nothing is certain yet."