The 65-year-old signed a one-and-a-half contract with the coastal club, where he had two spells before in 1994 and 2003. He will earn a monthly salary of $10,000.

Bicskei will lead Masri against league leaders Ahli on Saturday, before facing Zamalek four days later in Port-Said.

The veteran manager had previous experiences in Hungary, South Korea and Saudi Arabia at club level. He also managed the Hungarian national team for a while.

However, Bicskei's coaching career highlight was leading his nation to winning the 1994 European Youth Championship in Moscow.