Salama incurred the wrath of Ittihad when he went AWOL after just two months at the helm.

He opted to cut short his Libyan spell to take up Gouna's managerial seat, which was vacant following the resignation of Ismail Youssef.

The former Ahli coach will be burdened with the task of ending Gouna's poor run in their second season in the top flight.

The club lie second from bottom in the league table with five points from seven matches.