🏀🔥 Dubai Basketball Championship 2026 – Day 5 Recap: Big Performances, Big Statements

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 Another exciting day of action at the Dubai Basketball Championship delivered three very different games — a blowout, a physical battle, and a high-scoring thriller. Here’s a full breakdown of today’s results and the players who stood out.

Al Ittihad 112 – Homs Al Fidaa 89

Al Ittihad sent a clear message with a dominant performance against Homs Al Fidaa, controlling the tempo from start to finish and pulling away comfortably.

The star of the game was Z. Lofton, who was simply unstoppable:

• Z. Lofton – 40 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists

• J. Samuel – 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists

• M. Sadi – 18 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists

• A. Rizq – 17 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists

For Homs Al Fidaa, there were strong individual efforts despite the loss:

• T. Al-Jabi – 27 points

• M. Burwell – 24 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists

• O. Sheikh Ali – 18 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists

Al Ittihad’s depth and balance were the difference, with multiple players contributing across the board.

Club Africain 96 – Al Karamah 54



Club Africain cruised to a comfortable win, dominating defensively and never allowing Al Karamah to find any rhythm.

Top performers for Club Africain:

• O. Marnaoui – 21 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists

• O. Abada – 19 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists

• M. Abbassi – 15 points, 4 rebounds

• A. Trabelsi – 12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists

Al Karamah struggled offensively, but K. Eloy was a bright spot:

• K. Eloy – 7 points, 13 rebounds

• B. Alston – 13 points, 3 assists

• W. Jilati – 8 points, 5 rebounds

A tough night for Al Karamah, while Club Africain continue to look well organized and disciplined.

Al Ahli Tripoli 110 –  103

The game of the day came in the late matchup, where Al Ahli Tripoli edged Zamboanga in a fast-paced, high-scoring contest.

Al Ahli Tripoli were powered by an explosive trio:

• N. Badrush – 37 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists

• K. Deshields – 34 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists

• E. Mudiay – 25 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists

Zamboanga fought hard and kept the game close behind:

• R. Padrigao – 25 points, 8 assists

• M. Diouf – 20 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists

• N. Demusis – 14 points

• S. Deguara – 12 points, 8 rebounds

Al Ahli Tripoli’s firepower in crunch time proved decisive in sealing the victory.

Final Thoughts

Day 5 delivered everything fans could ask for:

• A dominant statement win by Al Ittihad

• A clinical performance from Club Africain

• A thrilling offensive showdown between Al Ahli Tripoli and Zamboanga

With star performances emerging and teams beginning to separate themselves, the Dubai Basketball Championship is heating up at exactly the right time. More fireworks are surely coming. 🔥🏀

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