Nizwa, Ahli Sidab secure victories in Oman Basketball League

Muscat: The Oman Basketball League witnessed thrilling action at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in the Wilayat of Bausher. Nizwa Club achieved a massive win against Salalah Club with a score of 119-45, while Ahli Sidab Club defeated Al Nasr Club 61-54. In the first match, Nizwa showcased dominance from the outset, relying on the outstanding performances of both international and local players such as Agasil Tonian, Mohammed al Anqoudi, Saif al Toubi, Suleiman al Hinai, Musab al Wahaibi, and Adam al Hinai. For Salalah, standout players included Faisal Abdul Nabi, Mohammed al Hooti, and Hamad al Wahaibi. Nizwa started strong in the first quarter, demonstrating an aggressive offensive strategy that enabled them to rapidly accumulate points and double their lead. Despite Salalah's attempts to close the gap, Nizwa scored 33 points, while Salalah managed only 6 points. In the second quarter, Nizwa maintained their momentum with strong defensive and offensive plays, countering Salalah's improved attacks. Nizwa added another 28 points, compared to Salalah's 13, concluding the first half with a commanding lead of 61-19. During the third quarter, Salalah showed some improvement offensively, scoring 29 points. However, Nizwa remained in control, adding 24 points to extend their lead to 90-43 by the end of the quarter. In the fourth quarter, Nizwa further widened the margin by scoring an additional 29 points, securing a resounding 119-45 victory. The match was officiated by a team including international referees Issam al Siyabi and Thani al Khalasi, alongside Ghalib al Hasani. Table duties were handled by Munira al Naamani, Ryan Al Dabaouni, and Majid al Akhzami.



Ahli Sidab triumph over Al Nasr. In the second match, Ahli Sidab clinched a well-deserved victory against Al Nasr with a score of 61-54, dominating three quarters while Al Nasr excelled in one. Key players for Ahli Sidab included Tjili Keel, Adel al Batashi, and Mahmoud al Hasani, while Al Nasr's standouts were Masoud Hashemi and Mohammed al Busaidy. Ahli Sidab started the first quarter strongly, scoring 14 points compared to Al Nasr's 11. They extended their lead in the second quarter, adding 16 points while limiting Al Nasr to just 8, ending the first half with a solid 30-19 advantage. In the third quarter, Al Nasr adjusted their offensive strategy, scoring 19 points against Ahli Sidab's 10, narrowing the deficit to just two points by the quarter's end at 40-38 in favour of Ahli Sidab. However, in the fourth quarter, Ahli Sidab regained control, scoring 21 points compared to Al Nasr's 16, sealing their 61-54 victory. The match was officiated by referees Ali al Salmani, Taha al Amri, and Mazen al Hilali, with table duties carried out by Mai al Khabouri, Jumaa al Hinai, and Yaqoub al Nadabi.