Ahmed Fathy apologized for not joining the technical staff of Al-Masry Club alongside Ahmed Sami.
Al-Masry had previously announced the appointment of Ahmed Sami as the team's head coach, replacing Emad El-Nahas, who departed from coaching the team.
Ahmed Fathy was initially set to join the technical staff as an assistant coach alongside Ahmed Sami.
FilGoal.com learned that Fathy declined to join the technical staff due to his commitment to other obligations.
Fathy had missed the team's training sessions recently while performing Umrah rituals.
Previously, Fathy served on the technical staff of ENPPI during last season alongside Hamza El-Gamal.
Al-Masry is preparing to face Petrojet Suez in the fourth round of the Egyptian Premier League.
Al-Masry won their first two matches against El-Mokawloon and Smouha, but lost their third match against Pyramids FC by a single goal.
