Al Arabi lift Qatar Cup basketball trophy

Al Arabi players and officials celebrate after receiving the Qatar Cup winner’s trophy during following their 77-72 win over Al Gharafa in the final at the...

Al Arabi players and officials celebrate after receiving the Qatar Cup winner’s trophy during following their 77-72 win over Al Gharafa in the final at the Al Gharafa Sports Club on Saturday. Nicholas West scored 23 points for the champion side while making 17 rebounds and six assists as Al Arabi dethroned Al Gharafa to clinch the title. Al Arabi had booked a place in the final defeating Al Ahli 81-77 in the semis. On their way to the last four stage, they beat Al Shamal (88-79) and Qatar SC (89-64) and had lost to Al Wakrah (81-89). A total of nine teams took part in the tournament organised by the Qatar Basketball Association.