Super Basketball Cup champion Kuwait Club celebrates on the podium with officials.

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 25: Kuwait Club secured the Super Basketball Cup title in its 10th edition, defeating Al-Qadsiya 105-88 in a thrilling match held at the Union Hall in Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Halls Complex.

This victory marks Kuwait Club's first title of the season and its ninth Super Cup win out of 10 editions, with Kazma having claimed the title two seasons ago.

The match also featured a special moment as Abdullah Al-Sarraf, a former star of Al-Qadsiya and Kuwait," officially retired. The event included an exhibition game featuring past stars from both teams, such as Mohammed Rashid, Amer Moatouq, Saad Saleh, Fahad Al-Subaie, and Saqr Abdul-Redha from Al-Qadsiya, alongside Waleed Ali, Hussein Hakim, Fahad Awad, Abdullah Jassim, Yahya Al-Bahr, and Osama Farhan representing Kuwait Club.

The game began with intensity, as Al-Qadsiya took an early 12-7 lead in the first four minutes, led by Abdulaziz Al-Humaidi's driving plays. However, Kuwait Club's American trio—Weber, Turki Hamoud, and Hamad Adnan—dominated from beyond the arc, ending the first quarter with Kuwait Club leading 30-25.

Kuwait Club extended its lead in the second quarter, capitalizing on Al-Qadsiya’s disorganized attacks and frequent turnovers. Quick counterattacks by Alexander Al-Ghais and Turki Hamoud widened the gap to 34-25. Although Al-Qadsiya briefly rallied with strong performances from American player Alono and Croatian Zebic, Kuwait Club finished the quarter strongly, leading 60-46.

The third quarter saw Kuwait Club tighten their grip on the match, dominating rebounds and exploiting their opponent's missed opportunities. They extended their advantage to 78-59 by the quarter's end.

In the fourth quarter, Al-Qadsiya attempted a comeback, narrowing the gap to 12 points through three-pointers from Mohammed Al-Dakhil and Abdulaziz Al-Humaidi. However, Kuwait Club's professional player Sampson (scoring 25 points) led a resurgence, securing a commanding 105-88 victory.

Bader Al-Osaimi, Vice President of Kuwait Club and Director of Basketball, expressed his delight at the team’s Super Cup triumph. He praised the players, technical staff, and administrative team for their dedication, which led to the season's first championship win.

This achievement solidifies Kuwait Club's dominance in the Super Basketball Cup and sets the tone for another promising season.

By Hassan Mosa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff