Sanaa:Al-Ahli Sanaa's junior and youth teams have emerged victorious in the first-leg stage of the comprehensive basketball league for clubs in the capital municipality, following their triumph over the 22 May teams.
According to Yemen News Agency, the league is organized by the branch of the General Basketball Federation in the capital municipality and features three clubs Al-Ahli Sanaa, Al-Wahda Sanaa, and 22 May. The competition is structured as a round-robin home-and-away series in the juniors and youth categories, running from October 21 to November 12, under the patronage of Yemen Telecom.
The Al-Ahli juniors secured a decisive win with a score of 68-31, dominating all quarters with results of 24-10, 19-9, 15-6, and 10-6, respectively. This victory places Al-Ahli at the top of the league standings with four points from two wins. The 22 May team holds second place with three points, and Al-Wahda Sanaa is in third with two points.
In the youth category, Al-Ahli also triumphed, defeating 22 May with a score of 52-44. Despite an initial lead by 22 May in the first quarter, Al-Ahli took control of the subsequent quarters with results of 14-11, 13-10, and 16-13. Al-Ahli leads the youth standings with four points, followed by 22 May and Al-Wahda Sanaa.
The matches were officiated by a team of referees and technical officials, and attended by key figures from the basketball federation and local clubs. The tournament is set to continue with the second-leg stage starting next Thursday, featuring matches between Al-Wahda Sanaa and 22 May.
