Doha – 26 August 2026:
The technical staff of the Qatar national basketball team, led by Turkish coach Hakan Demir, has announced the squad that will face China at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, 27 August 2026, in the second stage of the Asian qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. The match will be hosted at Al Janoub Arena in Doha.

The 12‑man roster includes: Mostafa Fouda, Mike Lewis, Mahmoud Darwish, Abdullah Musa, Ndawi Elhaj Sidou, Abdullah Saad, Mohammed Hashem, Ousmane Dieng, Osama Arafa, Abdulrahman, Omar Saad, and Aladji Bobo Magassa.

Mr. Saadoun Sabah Al‑Kuwari, Secretary General of the Qatar Basketball Federation and Director of National Teams, oversees team management. Jassim Ibrahim Ashkanani serves as Team Manager, assisted by Nabil Jumaa.

Head coach Hakan Demir is supported by Cengiz Karadağ (Assistant Coach), Maurice Mimic (Second Assistant Coach), and Abdou Sow (Third Assistant Coach). Mohammed Vural is responsible for physical preparation and fitness training.

The medical staff includes Adel Harmiya (Team Doctor), Dr. Adel Salim (Physiotherapist), and Nicacio Sagaino (Massage Therapist).

The Qatari team recently held a 10‑day training camp in Turkey before returning to Doha, where they played two friendly matches against Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in the international tri‑series tournament, as part of their preparation program for the current qualifying window.