كتب : Hatem Maher
The former Zamalek star suffered a sudden increase in blood pressure on Friday.
Basri has turned around Ittihad's fortunes since being appointed as the team's head coach in December 2007.
The Alexandria-based club, who used to battle against relegation during the past few years, have become a mid-table team under the guidance of Basri.
They lie sixth in the 16-team Egyptian Premier League table on 36 points with four matches left to play.