Homs AlFidaa Dominates Al Karamah in Convincing 81-65 Victory

HOMS, SYRIA - In a commanding Syrian Men League performance at the Gazwan Abo Zaid arena on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Homs AlFidaa (HFC) secured a decisive 81-65 victory over Al Karamah (KSC). Behind a balanced scoring attack and a dominant presence on the glass, HFC controlled the game from the opening tip-off to claim the win in front of a crowd of 5,000 fans.

Game Summary: Wire-to-Wire Control
Homs AlFidaa established dominance early, jumping out to a 26-17 lead by the end of the first quarter. They continued to apply pressure in the second frame, outscoring Al Karamah 22-11 to take a massive 48-28 lead into halftime.

Under the leadership of coach Samer Satme, HFC’s largest lead reached 26 points (69-43) during the second half. While Al Karamah showed signs of life in the fourth quarter—outscoring HFC 20-12—the deficit was far too large to overcome. Remarkably, Homs AlFidaa maintained the lead for 39 minutes and 47 seconds, never allowing Al Karamah to hold a lead at any point in the contest.

Key Performers
Homs AlFidaa (HFC):

Bashir Ahmed (201-F/G-1993, college: St.John's): Led the scoring with 16 points and added 8 rebounds.

Omar Edlbi: Contributed 16 points on efficient 7-of-11 shooting, along with 8 rebounds.

Tarek Aljabi (181-PG-1990) (C): The captain posted 16 points, including two three-pointers.

Omar Ali): Recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Marcus Burwell (190-G-1997, college: Catawba): Added 12 points and 7 rebounds to the winning effort.

Al Karamah (KSC):

Keven Gomes (211-C-1995): Finished with 15 points and 7 rebounds.

Jarvis Nicks (190-SG-1993): Played a team-high 30:26 minutes, contributing 14 points and 7 rebounds.

Brandon Alston (196-G-1995, college: Georgia Tech): Scored 13 points.

Majd Abo Aeta (201-F/C-1988) (C): The captain recorded 12 points and 8 rebounds.

Spotlight: Jarvis Nicks
Jarvis Nicks was a central figure for coach Haitham Jmayel's Al Karamah squad. Serving as the team's primary perimeter threat, Nicks attempted 10 of the team's 28 total three-point attempts, converting three. He was perfectly efficient inside the arc (1-for-1) and active on the boards with 7 rebounds (6 defensive, 1 offensive).

The Deciding Factors: Rebounding and Second Chances
The story of the game was Homs AlFidaa’s physical dominance in the paint. HFC outrebounded Al Karamah 58-44, which translated into a staggering 22-7 advantage in second-chance points. Furthermore, HFC's defense proved opportunistic, capitalizing on Al Karamah's errors to score 19 points off turnovers, compared to just 9 for KSC.