Egyptian coach Mohamed Fathi, who is the head coach of the Moroccan team Youssoufia Berrechid, received sad news while leading his team in a match against Olympique Safi in the Moroccan league, as he learned during the game about the death of his mother. According to Sada El-Balad, coach Mohamed Fathi broke down in tears during the match against Olympique Safi after receiving the news.
The Moroccan website Al-Botola reported that the Egyptian coach appeared affected during the moment of "reading Al-Fatiha," before members of the technical staff and players from Olympique Safi approached him to offer their condolences. The match ended in a goalless draw, putting Youssoufia Berrechid at 8 points in 10th place, just ahead of Olympique Safi in 12th place on goal difference.
Mohamed Fathi began his football career at Dekernes Club in the second division and then took over as head coach of سماد طلخا in 2011. He participated in a football development project with the Zambian Football Association and received an offer to coach Kabwe Warriors, achieving fourth place in the 2008 season. He has led several clubs, including Power Dynamos in Zambia, Highlanders in Zimbabwe, and National Assembly in Zambia, before returning to Kabwe Warriors. He also served as the technical director for Lusaka Dynamos in Zambia and then joined NAPSA Stars in Zambia.
Mohamed Fathi has a close relationship with South African coach Pitso Mosimane of Al Ahly after they met while Sundowns was in preparation in Zambia in 2019.
