Jordan Basketball Federation Issues Disciplinary Sanctions Following Faisaly–Ittihad Finals Incident

Amman, April 29 — The Jordan Basketball Federation’s Disciplinary and Conduct Committee has issued a series of sanctions against players and officials from Al-Faisaly and Al-Ittihad Amman, following the incidents that disrupted Game 2 of the CFI Jordan Premier League Finals.

The committee based its decisions on official reports from match officials, referees, observers, media reports, club statements, and reviewed video footage.

The committee unanimously ruled that the conduct witnessed during the match constituted a serious breach of sporting discipline, negatively impacting the image of basketball and violating the principles of fair competition. It stressed that the incidents caused significant damage to the reputation of the sport and cannot be tolerated under any circumstances.

Key Sanctions

Freddy Ibrahim: Fines imposed + 3-match suspension

Sam Daniel: Fines imposed + 6-match suspension

Ihab Al-Zuhairi: Financial penalties (no involvement in the brawl confirmed)

Head Coach Faisal Al-Nusour: Fines + 3-match suspension

Fitness coach Hamza Hikal: Official warning

Mohammad Shaher: Fines + 6-match suspension

Hussein Ababneh: Fines + 3-match suspension

Head Coach Abdullah Abu Qoura: Fines + 3-match suspension

Club official Firas Hayasat: Banned from attending 2 matches

Club administration (Ahmad Wreikat): Official warning Fans: Club fined 1,500 JOD and formally warned Match Decision

The committee ruled to:

Cancel the result of Game 2

Replay the match at a later date to be set by the federation

Enforce strict security measures to ensure safety and prevent a recurrence of such incidents

Some decisions were declared final and not subject to appeal, while others remain appealable in accordance with the federation’s disciplinary regulations.

The federation reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining discipline, safeguarding all participants, and ensuring the proper completion of the finals series.

The ruling marks a decisive step by the federation to restore order and credibility following one of the most controversial incidents in recent Jordanian basketball history.