Nabil Kouki arrives in Egypt today to finalize his contract with Al Masry SC.
Tunisian coach Nabil Kouki arrives in Egypt today, Saturday, to finalize his contract with Al Masry SC and take over as head coach of the first football team, succeeding Ahmed Sami, whose contract was officially terminated by the club by mutual consent.
The management of Al Masry SC has reached an agreement with Kouki to lead the team in the upcoming phase, as part of their efforts to return the team to winning ways after a decline in performance in the Premier League, with an official announcement about the new coach expected after completing the contract procedures.
Al Masry announces mutual termination of contract with Ahmed Sami
The board of directors of Al Masry SC announced the termination of the contract with Ahmed Sami, the head coach of the first football team, and his coaching staff, by mutual consent, wishing them success in their future endeavors.
This decision came after a meeting between the club officials and the head coach, agreeing to end the contract due to the team not achieving any victories in their last five matches in the Premier League.
58 days in charge of Al Masry... What did Ahmed Sami achieve?
Ahmed Sami took charge of Al Masry on September 2, lasting until October 30, for a total of 58 days, during which the team played 5 matches in the Premier League without securing a win.
Al Masry managed to draw three matches against Al Qanah, Abu Qir Fertilizers, and National Bank, while suffering defeats against Petrojet and Ittihad Alexandria, earning only 3 points out of a possible 15.
Al Masry's players scored 4 goals during the five matches under Ahmed Sami in the league, while conceding 7 goals, resulting in a total of 3 draws and 2 losses without any victories.
In the Cairo Capital Cup, Ahmed Sami achieved his only win with the team, as Al Masry defeated Ceramica with a score of 1-0.
Thus, Al Masry played 6 matches under Ahmed Sami in various competitions, achieving 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses.
Nabil Kouki returns to lead Al Masry again
The management of Al Masry SC has decided to bring back Tunisian Nabil Kouki to take over as head coach of the team, having previously had experience with the Port Said club, and he possesses prior knowledge of the team's atmosphere and the capabilities of its players.