Ahmed Marei

Ahmed Mohamed Marei (Arabic: أحمد مرعي; born 5 January 1959) is an Egyptian professional basketball coach and former player, currently serving as the head coach for Zamalek SC of the Egyptian Basketball Super League (EBSL). Previously he has also been the head coach of Al Ittihad Alexandria and the Egyptian national team.

Ahmed Marei
Zamalek
PositionHead coach
LeagueEgypt Basketball Super League
Personal information
Born (1959-01-05) 5 January 1959
NationalityEgyptian
Career history
As coach:
2014–2015Egypt
2019–2022Al Ittihad Alexandria
2022–presentZamalek
Career highlights and awards
As head coach:

Playing career

He played for Egypt’s national team in 1984 when he was a part of its Olympic Team.[1]

Coaching career

Marei coached Al Ittihad Alexandria from 2019 to 2022 and helped the team win the Super League in 2020 and reach the finals in the next two seasons. He also won the Egypt Basketball Cup in 2020 and 2021. In May 2022, Marei signed to become the head coach of Zamalek.[2]

Personal

Marei is the father of Assem Marei, who has been a playing professionally as well as for the Egyptian national team.[3]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ahmed Marei Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  2. "Officially .. Ahmed Marei, technical director of the "Zamalek Basket"". Middle East 24 News English. 28 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  3. In Division II, an Egyptian Center Makes a Name for Himself, The New York Times, Feb 25, 2015. Accessed 15, 2016.
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