Al Najma defeated Al Ettihad 75-70 in an overtime match held at Um Al Hassam Arena on October 13, 2026. The contest remained competitive throughout regulation time before the winning side secured the five-point victory in the additional period. Players from both organizations participated in the game, which concluded the scheduled face-off between the two Bahrain basketball clubs.
Comeback Performance and Player Stats
Al Najma overcame a 15-point deficit during the contest to force the eventual overtime period. Raekwon Rogers led the scoring effort for Al Najma, recording 20 points and nine rebounds. Maitham Jameel Abdulmahdi contributed 16 points to the winning total, while Sadiq Hasan Shukralla added 12 points.
Reflecting on the performance, Sadiq Hasan Shukralla stated, "Maybe we didn't play well, but the most important thing is the win." He noted that the team played without several key contributors during the match. "We are missing some key playmakers like Ahmed Hassan, Ali Aqeel and Mohamed Abdulla," Sadiq Hasan Shukralla said. "I wish them a speedy recovery. Insha’Allah, we'll get there step by step."
Al Ettihad Offensive Efforts
Mohamed Yusuf Ghazwan led the scoring effort for Al Ettihad, finishing the game with 19 points. His performance anchored the team's offensive production throughout the regulation period and the subsequent overtime minutes.
Tony Hauser also delivered a significant contribution for Al Ettihad, recording 16 points and 15 rebounds. His work on the boards provided consistent opportunities for the squad as they battled to maintain their lead before the match concluded. Despite these individual efforts, the team was unable to prevent Al Najma from forcing the game into the additional period or securing the final result.
Season Progress and Player Outlook
Al Ettihad entered the current campaign following a 66-59 loss to Al Ahli in their opening game of the season. The defeat against Al Ahli marked the start of the schedule for the organization before their subsequent match against Al Najma.
Al Najma opened their season with a 97-78 victory over Nuwaidrat. This result established an early lead in the standings for the club as they progressed through the early rounds of league play. Both teams now hold different records as the basketball season continues in Bahrain.
