Doha – January 14, 2026:
As part of the 14th round matches of the General Basketball League Championship for the 2025-2026 sports season, Al Sadd and Al Wakrah achieved victories against Qatar SC and Al Khor.
In the first match, held at Al Rayyan Club Hall between Al Sadd and Qatar SC, excitement dominated the game. Qatar SC took the lead in the first quarter with a score of 39-29, benefiting from strong organization in both offense and defense, which put them in a comfortable position.
However, Al Sadd regained balance in the second quarter, dominating strongly to win it 26-12, restoring parity before halftime.
In the third quarter, Al Sadd continued their superiority, scoring 32 points to Qatar SC’s 21, strengthening their lead and controlling the game’s flow. They then closed out the final quarter 25-22, securing an important victory that raised their tally to 24 points in third place. Meanwhile, Qatar SC remained in eighth place (second-to-last) with 16 points.
The match featured standout individual performances, with Al Sadd’s Steven Bernard Leonard Green and Qatar SC duo Dejan Janic and Joshua Morris Nicholas each scoring 31 points, adding a high level of excitement and thrill to the game.
Additionally, Al Sadd player Faisal Abu Issa was awarded the title of Best Qatari Player of the Match, presented by Masafar Company in recognition of his outstanding performance.
In the second match, also held at Al Rayyan Hall, Al Wakrah secured an important victory over Al Khor with a score of 102-78. Al Wakrah dominated from the start, ending the first quarter 23-11 and maintaining control throughout the subsequent periods, scoring 30-21 in the second quarter and 24-19 in the third. Al Khor posted their best performance in the final quarter (27-25), but it was not enough to mount a comeback.
Al Khor’s star Jesse Jones shone brightly with 28 points, while Al Wakrah’s top scorer was Gueye Momar Talla with 23 points. The latter was awarded the Best Qatari Player of the Match prize, worth $100, presented by Masafar Company.
With this win, Al Wakrah raised their points total to 21, maintaining their position in fifth place, while Al Khor reached 14 points in ninth place.
The 14th round matches conclude on Thursday, January 15, 2026, with a strong encounter between Al Shamal and Al Rayyan at Al Gharafa Hall at 6:00 PM, a crucial and important match for both teams in the standings race. Meanwhile, Al Arabi Club received a bye this round.