Doha: Unhappy with the results at the ongoing Qatar Stars League (QSL), Al Gharafa Sports Club yesterday fired Brazilian coach Pericles Chamusca.
The club announced to terminate Chamusca’s contract with immediate effect.
The decision was reached by the mutual consent of both parties due to Al Gharafa’s recent poor results in the Qatar Stars League.
The Brazilian arrived at the beginning of the season and made some good acquisitions with the signing of Alain Dioko – the league’s top scorer for two consecutive seasons and El Jaish defender Anderson(on loan for one season).
Under Chamusca’s tenure, the Cheetahs did well in their first three Rounds this season with three solid wins but things took a turn for the worse when losses against Jaish and Wakrah suddenly saw the team slide down the table.
Two further draws to Lekhwiya and Umm Salal respectively and a loss in Round 8 to Al Sadd began to see the Gharafa Gaffer come under sustained pressure from the local media and fans.
The club has put Reserve Team Head Coach Habib Sadeq (pictured)in charge temporarily and have stated that they will announce Chamusca’s replacement within a couple of days.
Al Gharafa are currently in 7th place with 11 points, they have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 3 this season.
The Cheetahs will face Al Sailiya in Round 9.
Al Rayyan are leading the QSL table from eight victories from as many matches.
El Jaish are second followed by Al Sadd on the third spot.
The QSL will resume today after a two-week break.
Umm Salal will take on Al Ahli while Mesaimeer will meet Al Wakrah in the other match of the day.
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