Before taking on the role, what did Nabil Kouki achieve in 37 matches during his first tenure with Al Masry SC?
Tunisian coach Nabil Kouki is just hours away from returning to lead Al Masry SC, after the club's management reached an agreement with him to take over the coaching role, succeeding Ahmed Sami, whose contract was mutually terminated due to a decline in performance in the Premier League.
Al Masry's management is counting on Kouki's previous experience with the team and his familiarity with the club's atmosphere and player capabilities, hoping to restore victories and correct the team's course in the upcoming phase, especially since the Tunisian coach previously led the Port Said club before leaving in April.
37 Matches Summarize Kouki's First Tenure
Nabil Kouki led Al Masry SC in 37 matches across various competitions during his first tenure, achieving 16 wins, 13 draws, and 8 losses.
Under the Tunisian coach's guidance, Al Masry players scored 50 goals, while the team conceded 37 goals, giving Kouki a win rate of approximately 43% during his time with the Port Said club.
Al Masry Exits Egypt Cup and Confederation Cup with Kouki
During Kouki's first tenure, Al Masry was eliminated from the Egypt Cup in the Round of 16, losing to ZED FC in a penalty shootout 5-4, after the match ended in a goalless draw after regular and extra time.
The team also exited the CAF Confederation Cup in the quarter-finals against Algerian club CR Belouizdad, after the two teams drew 1-1 in the first leg in Cairo, and the return leg ended in a goalless draw.
On the other hand, Al Masry, under Kouki's leadership, managed to reach the semi-finals of the Cairo Capital Cup, concluding the Tunisian coach's first experience with the team after a journey that lasted 37 matches.
Kouki Returns to Al Masry After Leaving Sfaxien
The board of Al Masry SC has reached an agreement with Nabil Kouki to return to coach the team after mutually terminating the contract with Ahmed Sami, with an official announcement expected in the coming hours.
Kouki recently departed from coaching Sfaxien in Tunisia, making him poised for a new experience with Al Masry, which hopes to benefit from his previous knowledge of the team to improve results and compete strongly in local competitions.
