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Arab Times
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Qadsiya pins West Asia Super League hopes on Tabiat
KUWAIT CITY, May 14: Al-Qadsiya's basketball team is closely watching the outcome of tonight's crucial Group B clash between Iran's Tabiat and Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai in the West Asia Super League (WASL) Final Eight, taking place at Nouhad Noufal Sports Complex in Beirut, Lebanon. A win for Tabiat would secure Al-Qadsiya a spot in the semifinals as the group's runner-up behind the Iranian side. However, if Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai prevails, all three teams will be tied on points, reigniting qualification scenarios due to Al-Qadsiya's earlier defeat to Tabiat. If Al-Qadsiya advances as Group B's second-placed team, they will face the winner of Group A, which includes Lebanese giants Al-Riyadi, who have already booked their place in the semifinals with two wins, alongside Al-Hikma (Lebanon), Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia), and Astana (Uzbekistan). The championship, which features seven of Asia's top clubs, concludes on May 18. The top two teams from each group progress to the semifinals, with the finalists earning qualification for the FIBA Asia Champions League (ACL). In its final group-stage match, Al-Qadsiya put on a dominant display, led by captain Abdulaziz Al-Humaidi, who starred with 26 points—17 of them from beyond the arc. Cedric Henry added 17 points, while teammates Abdullah Tawfiq and Saleh Al-Youssef chipped in with 8 points each. Head coach Javier Munoz expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, stating: 'I'm pleased with the win and how the players executed their roles. Now, we wait for the result of Tabiat vs. Shabab Al-Ahli. I hope we move forward and continue this journey.'
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
US, Cameroon players in TN squad
Pranav Prince will be an integral part of TN squad CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu have signed USA's Naradain Imhotep James and Frederick Nigoh Elambi from Cameroon as the two foreign cagers for the upcoming West Asia Super League Final 8 (WASL) in Lebanon scheduled from May 10 to qualified for the WASL after winning the inaugural SABA Championship in April. They are clubbed alongside Shabab Al Ahli, Tabiat and Al Qadesseya in Group had competed in the same tournament last year but did not manage to register a win. However, TN head coach CV Sunny is optimistic about the team delivering an improved show but admitted that it has a few problems. Jeevantham Pandi and Vijay, two players who are an integral part of the team, have not received their NOCs from their respective to it, TN could not lure their first-choice overseas players due to different reasons. 'We started training just a few days ago. We still have not started training with the full squad and are hopeful that the NOCs will be cleared by tomorrow (Tuesday). The two foreign players arrived a few days ago and are slowly getting along well,' Sunny told TOI on Monday.'Luckily, we were able to sign two foreigners. But I am not sure if they will be able to match the standards of the 'professional' players in the other clubs. We are training hard with the foreign players part of our group. We hope to deliver our best,' said head coach is impressed with TN players' work ethic in the run-up to the tournament. 'TN players in particular are in good shape. They are good at shooting but one area where they lack is winning rebounds.' The team will be heading to Lebanon on Friday and will take on Shabab Al Ahl in their opener on Sunday.
Daily Tribune
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Manama coach banned, fined after fiery outburst in WASL playoffs
Manama head coach Linos Gavriel has been slapped with a one-month suspension from the 2024-25 FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL) and fined $10,000 following his heated ejection in Monday's high-stakes clash against Al Ahli. Costly consequences The veteran tactician, known for his animated sideline presence, saw red during Manama's best-of-three playoff showdown for a WASL Gulf sub-zone semi-final spot. His outburst led to an immediate ejection, and now, just days later, the consequences have come down hard. The ruling means Gavriel will be absent for a crucial stretch of the season as Manama fights to keep their regional championship ambitions alive. Manama's playoff hopes hit Gavriel's suspension comes at a critical juncture, leaving Manama without their head coach at a time when leadership is needed most. The reigning Bahrain champions must now regroup, with their coaching staff forced to adjust on the fly in the absence of their fiery leader. With WASL glory still on the line, Manama's ability to navigate the playoff storm without Gavriel will define their season.
