DOHA: Qatar Stars League side Al Gharafa have parted company with

coach Marcos Paqueta after failing to finish among the top four in the

domestic league for the second year on the trot.

The Brazilian tactician was told his services were no longer required following

the 3-1 defeat at the hands of Al Khuraitiyat last Sunday.

Tunisian coach Habib Al Sadiq has been put in charge of the side. His first game

will be the highly anticipated tie against relegation threatened Al Wakrah. And

with little at stake for Al Gharafa; Al Sadiq said he will use the match to jumpstart

his team’s preparations for the Emir Cup.

This is Al Sadiq’s second onus as caretaker for the yellow and blue outfit, his first

was two years ago when he took over from Brazilian Paolo Silas amid similar circumstances.