Emirate champions Ahli Dubai have announced the sacking of Romanian coach Ioan Andone due to the team's poor run of results. Ahli, where plays Egypt midfielder Hosni Abd-Rabou, are languishing in 10th place in the UAE First League with four points from five games. The Red Knights have decided to appoint former assistant manager Mahdi Ali in place of Andone. Ahli will compete in this year's FIFA Club World Cup in December as the host team of the annual tournament.