Al Sadiq replaces Paqueta as Al Gharafa coach

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Wednesday, April 15th 2015 05:03 AM

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.