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Daily Tribune
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- Daily Tribune
Bahrain's Road to Recovery gets Tougher
TDT | Manama Bahrain take on defending champions Egypt tonight in a crucial fourth-round clash Bahrain are set to face Egypt at 8pm tonight in a key fixture of the 26th Arab Men's Basketball Championship. After back-to-back losses against the UAE and Tunisia, the hosts will be aiming to regroup against the unbeaten and unbothered Egyptians. Egypt have yet to lose, having posted big wins over Qatar and Kuwait. They have rotated effectively through their deep roster, with Mazen Mohamed, Ahmed Moheb, and Ebrahim Amin all contributing consistently at both ends of the floor. Bahrain, meanwhile, will again rely on JaKarr Sampson and Mustafa Hussain, who have carried the scoring load so far. Sampson is averaging over 25 points per game, while Hussain has emerged as the team's top perimeter threat. Tonight's matchup will likely hinge on Bahrain's ability to manage Egypt's pace and limit their second-chance scoring. Any result other than a win would deal a major blow to the hosts' title hopes, with just two games remaining after this round. Algeria Seek Fourth Win Algeria take on Qatar in the opening match of the day at 4pm. The Algerians are unbeaten so far and are among the frontrunners to contend for the gold medal. They come into the game off a convincing 99-61 win over the UAE, following an earlier win against Tunisia. Qatar, on the other hand, remain winless in the tournament. While Dejan Janik has led their scoring efforts, the team has struggled defensively and allowed opponents to take early control in all their losses. Midtable Battle in the Balance Tunisia face the UAE in a potentially pivotal meeting at 6pm between two teams on two wins and one loss. Tunisia have rebounded from an opening-day defeat to Algeria with consecutive wins over Kuwait and Bahrain. Jawhar Jawadi and Omar Abada have been instrumental, particularly from long range, while the team's frontcourt has improved steadily through the tournament. The UAE are coming off their first loss — a heavy 38-point defeat to Algeria — and will be looking to re-establish form. Demarco Dickerson has been their most consistent performer, while Qais Al Shabibi and Khalifa Khalil have also had strong moments. A win for either team tonight would keep them in close range of the tournament leaders heading into the final stretch.
Qatar Tribune
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar to kick off campaign against hosts Bahrain at Arab Basketball Championship
Tribune News Network Doha The draw for the 26th Arab Men's Basketball Championship - to be hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain from July 25 to August 2 - has set the stage for an exciting tournament. The opening match will feature Qatar's reserve national team facing off against Bahrain at 8pm on Friday at Khalifa Sports City Arena. The championship will follow a single-round robin format with seven participating Arab teams: Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, the UAE, and Kuwait. The team topping the standings at the end of the tournament, which traces its origins to 1974, will claim the title. Qatar's reserve team will follow a packed schedule after their opener against Bahrain. On Saturday they will take on Egypt followed by a rest day on Sunday. The team will on Tuesday play against Algeria, and faces the UAE on Wednesday. Qatar will play Kuwait on Friday, August 1, before concluding their campaign against Tunisia on Saturday. The draw ceremony was conducted virtually via Zoom on Monday and was attended by representatives of the participating national federations. Saadoun Sabah Al Kuwari, General Secretary of the Qatar Basketball Federation and Director of National Teams, expressed optimism about the team's performance. He emphasized that the tournament is a critical step in the development of Qatar's young players, aligning with a strategic plan to enhance their skills through high-level competition. 'This championship is a vital opportunity to nurture our young talent,' Al Kuwari said. 'We have strong confidence in our squad, and our goal is to deliver a performance that reflects the progress of Qatari basketball, building on the valuable experience gained at the William Jones Cup.' Qatar's reserve team recently competed in the 44th William Jones International Basketball Tournament in Chinese Taipei, where they faced formidable opponents, including Japan, Australia, Bahrain, the UAE, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei A and B, and the Philippines' strong group. The tournament provided Qatar with crucial international exposure and preparation. The Qatari squad comprises 13 players: Abdullah Yassin, Owen Ikena Amah, Raslan Rashid Al Abdulla, Mubarak Rashid Jama, Mohammed Saeed Badri, Osama Abdelnasser, Tamim Abu Issa, Azzam Mohammed, Mohammed Ahmed, Mahmoud Deeb, Issa Alert, Hamza Al Attar, and Dijan Janic. The team is guided by a coaching staff focused on building a youthful, competitive lineup for the future. Participating delegations will begin arriving in Bahrain on Tuesday, led by the Arab Basketball Federation's leadership, including Secretary-General Major General Abdullah Shalabi. Bahrain secured hosting rights for this edition after Tunisia withdrew, marking the kingdom's first time hosting the Arab championship in its over five-decade history. Extensive logistical and technical preparations are underway to ensure a successful tournament.
