Doha, October 22, 2026
Al Ahli and Al Shamal secured important wins in the third round of the 2026-2027 Men’s Basketball League. Al Ahli edged past Al Khor by a single point, 75-74, while Al Shamal defeated Al Gharafa 94-72 in the two matches played on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Al Gharafa Sports Club Hall.
In the first game, Al Ahli earned their first victory of the season after a hard-fought contest against Al Khor, prevailing 75-74. The two teams exchanged momentum throughout the four quarters of the game.
Al Khor made the stronger start, taking the first quarter 18-10. However, Al Ahli responded impressively in the second quarter, winning it 24-20 to reduce the deficit before halftime.
Al Khor maintained their advantage after the third quarter, which ended level at 20-20, keeping their lead intact heading into the final period. Al Ahli then delivered a decisive finish, scoring 21 points to Al Khor’s 16 in the fourth quarter to overturn the deficit and secure the win by one point.
The victory marks an important result for Al Ahli after opening their campaign with a 68-76 defeat to Al Gharafa in the first round. Al Khor, meanwhile, suffered their second loss of the season, having previously fallen to Al Sadd 79-102 in Round 2.
With the victory, Al Ahli improved their tally to three points from two games, while Al Khor remained on two points.
Individually, Issa Mohammed starred for Al Ahli with 18 points and 15 rebounds. Laterence Malik Javon Reed contributed 15 points, four rebounds, and five assists, while Hamza Mohammed Jaber Al Attar Radhi added 13 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Omar Saad also chipped in with 10 points and eight rebounds.
For Al Khor, Jackie Ray Johnson delivered an outstanding offensive performance, leading all scorers with 40 points, along with six rebounds and five assists. Deng Makuach Riak added 11 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists.
In the second game, Al Shamal registered a convincing 94-72 victory over Al Gharafa.
Al Shamal started strongly, leading 25-20 at the end of the first quarter. They extended their advantage by winning the second quarter 23-22, taking a six-point lead into halftime.
The team maintained control in the third quarter, which they won 18-14, before producing an impressive offensive display in the fourth, scoring 28 points compared to Al Gharafa’s 16 to seal a 22-point victory.
The win came after Al Shamal’s 62-76 defeat to Al Wakrah in the opening round. Al Gharafa had begun their campaign with a 76-68 victory over Al Ahli. As a result, Al Shamal moved to three points from two games, while Al Gharafa also reached three points from two matches.
For Al Shamal, Joshua Caron Lee Hall was the game’s top scorer with 33 points, while Rashad Allen Williams added 31 points. Osama Abdulnasser Arafa contributed 20 points and dominated the boards with 19 rebounds, posting one of the highest individual performance ratings of the match.
For Al Gharafa, Jevon Joseph McCormick led the team with 29 points. Adonis Michael Thomas scored 22 points, while Ziad Tamer Al Johari added 11 points and dished out nine assists.
The league action continues on Saturday, October 24, with two matches scheduled at Al Gharafa Sports Club Hall. Al Wakrah will face Al Khor at 6:00 PM, followed by Qatar Club taking on Al Shamal at 8:00 PM.