OCCI basketball tourney from Dec 19 - Feb 11, 2009 (by Richard)
The Oman Basketball Association (OBA) will hold the OCCI Cup at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on December 19. Addressing a press conference yesterday Hisham Bin Salam al Adwani, General Secretary of Oman Basketball Association stated that it was a matter of great pride to hold the first -ever OCCI Cup. This will help in promoting the game of basketball in the Sultanate, said Adwani. The competition will be held for the private sector
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The Oman Basketball Association (OBA) will hold the OCCI Cup at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on December 19. Addressing a press conference yesterday Hisham Bin Salam al Adwani, General Secretary of Oman Basketball Association stated that it was a matter of great pride to hold the first -ever OCCI Cup. This will help in promoting the game of basketball in the Sultanate, said Adwani. The competition will be held for the private sector. It will thus help in the interaction of the OBA with the different private sector companies, added Adwani.
Elaborating more on the development of the game of basketball the General Secreatry said that the Oman Basketball League will start by the end of January next year and thus in that sense the OCCI Cup will also help the players of different clubs as they will be playing for different companies. Also present on the occasion was Nadir al Bahrani, the executive director of the Shams al Safani, who expressed happiness to be part of the whole tournament.
This championship will definitely help in promoting the game of basketball in the country, said Bahrani. Mohammed Khamis al Hussaini, economic advisor at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry who too was present on the occasion looked pleased at being part of the tournament. It should be great succes as most of the private sector companies will be participating in it. The very idea of holdong a tournament of this stature will help the game of basketball, said Hussaini. _omanobserver
Source: sportsoman
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As Seeb is upset for the second time - Apr 27, 2008 (by Eurobasket News)
As Seeb lost its second game in 21st Arab Clubs Championship. Sagesse - Al Hekmeh Beirut was stronger than As Seeb 105:59. The team from Lebanon controlled the whole game, but As Seeb could be proud of the second quarter. They stun the favorites to close the gap to 46:30. Sagesse - Al Hekmeh Beirut was led by Alpha Bangura (197-F/G-80, college: St.John's) who scored 20 points. Sabah Khoury (196-G-82) nailed 18, whilst Micah Brand (210-C-80, agency: CAA Sports, college: Massachusetts) had 17.
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As Seeb lost its second game in 21st Arab Clubs Championship. Sagesse - Al Hekmeh Beirut was stronger than As Seeb 105:59. The team from Lebanon controlled the whole game, but As Seeb could be proud of the second quarter. They stun the favorites to close the gap to 46:30. Sagesse - Al Hekmeh Beirut was led by Alpha Bangura (197-F/G-80, college: St.John's) who scored 20 points. Sabah Khoury (196-G-82) nailed 18, whilst Micah Brand (210-C-80, agency: CAA Sports, college: Massachusetts) had 17. Neslon N'Gao top-scored in the losing side with 16 points.
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Al Kuwait SC gets an easy start - Apr 25, 2008 (by Eurobasket News)
Al Kuwait SC and As Seeb opened their 21st Arab Clubs Championship which is hosted from April 23-May 6 in Jordan. In 2008 15 competing teams represent 14 countries. Jordan and Lebanon are presented by two favorites from their countries. The draw held in Egypt divided the teams into four groups. Two teams from each of them will advance to the next round.
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Al Kuwait SC and As Seeb opened their 21st Arab Clubs Championship which is hosted from April 23-May 6 in Jordan. In 2008 15 competing teams represent 14 countries. Jordan and Lebanon are presented by two favorites from their countries. The draw held in Egypt divided the teams into four groups. Two teams from each of them will advance to the next round.
In the second game day of 21st Arab Clubs Championship and the first for the teams from Kuwait and Oman in Group D Al Kuwait SC proved their ambitions. A 45:12 in the opening quarter shocked As Seeb that could hardly stay in the game. The team from Oman however woke up in the second quarter and stayed at 68:32 at the half.
In the third quarter the spectators saw 96:41 domination of Al Kuwait SC. They needed another 47 points in the last period to overwhelm the opponents. Ira Clark (203-F/C-75, college: Texas) and Andre Pitts (185-G-73, college: Huston-Tillotson) paced the winners with 36 points each. Ira also added his12 rebounds for the winners. Mark Strickland (208-F/C-70, college: Temple) was the best for Oman squad with 26 points and 14 rebounds.
Both teams will resume their campaigns in Day 4 of 21st Arab Clubs Championship.
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