Al Gharafa Sports Club has announced today that Brazilian tactician Pericles Chamusca has had his contract terminated 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 in charge temporarily and have stated that they will announce Chamusca’s replacement within two days.

Al Gharafa are currently in 7^th place with 11 points, they have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 3 this season.

The Cheetahs will face Al Sailiya as the league resumes in Round 9 of the Qatar Stars League.