Qatar Reserve Basketball Team to Face Malaysia in Final Match of William Jones Cup

Doha, Qatar – The Qatar reserve men’s basketball team will conclude its participation in the 44th William Jones Cup on Sunday, July 20, 2025, facing Malaysia in its final match of the international tournament held in Taipei, Taiwan. This game marks the end of a significant preparatory phase for the Qatari squad.´

In its previous outing, Qatar’s reserve team fell to Chinese Taipei “B” with a score of 82-63. The host team dominated most periods, taking the first quarter 22-18, while Qatar edged out the second quarter 16-15. However, Chinese Taipei “B” regained control in the third quarter (24-12) and sealed the victory in the fourth (21-17). Qatar’s reserve team earned 8 points in the tournament standings, while Chinese Taipei “B” increased its tally to 13 points, positioning itself for a high ranking.´

The William Jones Cup features a competitive lineup, including Qatar’s reserve team, Bahrain, UAE, Japan, Australia, Chinese Taipei “A” and “B,” and the Philippines’ Strong Group team. This diversity has provided valuable exposure to varied playing styles across Asia.
The tournament serves as a critical opportunity for Qatar’s coaching staff to assess player performance and readiness ahead of the 26th Arab Men’s Basketball Championship, hosted by Bahrain from July 25 to August 2, 2025. The event will feature teams from Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria, Libya, and Palestine.

The Qatari delegation is led by Mr. Meshal Abdullah Al-Malki, a member of the Qatar Basketball Federation’s board. The team’s 13-player roster includes Abdullah Yassin, Owen Ekena Amah, Raslan Rashid Al-Abdullah, Mubarak Rashid Jama, Mohammed Saeed Badri, Osama Abdelnasser, Tamim Abu Issa, Azzam Mohammed, Mohammed Ahmed, Mahmoud Deeb, Issa Alert, Hamza Al-Attar, and Diyan Janich.