Doha, November 2, 2026
Qatar Club secured a 101-91 victory over Al Ahli in the rescheduled second-round match of the 2026-2027 Men’s Basketball League, played on Monday evening, November 2, 2026, at the Federation Hall. The win lifts Qatar Club’s tally to six points from four games, while Al Ahli also moved to six points, having played five matches.
Qatar Club imposed its dominance from the opening quarter, capitalizing on its offensive variety and efficient finishing to take a commanding 32-20 lead.
Al Ahli attempted to recover in the second quarter and improved their offensive output, scoring 26 points compared to Qatar Club’s 22. While they managed to reduce the deficit before halftime, Qatar Club maintained control of the contest.
The third quarter was evenly contested, ending in a 26-26 tie, leaving the margin virtually unchanged heading into the final period.
In the fourth quarter, both teams exchanged baskets, but Qatar Club maintained its advantage and edged the period 21-19 to seal a ten-point victory.
On the individual front, Dejan Janic and Michael Lee Mays Jr. shared top-scoring honors for Qatar Club with 32 points each. Janic also contributed 11 rebounds and five assists, while Mays Jr. added nine assists.
Jameer Tariq Coleman recorded 26 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists, with the trio providing the team’s primary offensive firepower.
For Al Ahli, Latrance Malik Javon Reed led the scoring with 27 points. Hamza Mohammed added 20 points, while Yousef Ahmed Yaqoub finished with 15 points and 11 assists, and Omar Saad contributed 14 points.
Meanwhile, Round 6 action gets underway on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with two matches scheduled at the Federation Hall. Al Arabi will face Al Shamal at 6:00 PM, while Al Gharafa takes on Al Khor at 8:00 PM.
The clash between Al Arabi and Al Shamal carries significant importance in the race for the top positions, as both teams, along with Al Sadd, are tied on seven points. Al Arabi currently holds the advantage on points differential after recording three wins and one defeat in four matches.
Al Arabi enters the game with high confidence following a 73-56 victory over Al Sadd, while Al Shamal aims to continue its positive run after defeating Al Khor 92-55 and bouncing back from an 82-84 loss to Al Rayyan.
In the second matchup, Al Gharafa, who have collected six points from four games, will be looking for their third win of the season. The team recently defeated Al Wakrah 77-69 but fell to Qatar Club 97-84 after overtime.
Al Khor, meanwhile, sits at the bottom of the standings with four points after losing all four of its matches. The team will be seeking its first victory of the competition as it looks to turn its season around and begin a new phase of the campaign on a positive note.