Basketball Federation orders replay of Amman–Al Faisaly match, issues sanctions against players and coaches

sports|29/4/2026
Basketball Federation orders replay of Amman–Al Faisaly match, issues sanctions against players and coaches
Basketball Federation orders replay of Amman–Al Faisaly match, issues sanctions against players and coaches
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The Jordan Basketball Federation has decided to replay the match between Amman Club and Al Faisaly, which was halted last Friday due to crowd disturbances, while also issuing disciplinary sanctions against players, coaches, and officials from both teams.

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The game was stopped in the final quarter after sections of the crowd threw water bottles and stones onto the court, followed by clashes involving players and coaching staff from both sides.

The federation’s disciplinary committee imposed a three-match suspension on Amman player Fadi Ibrahim and a six-match ban on teammate Sam Daniel, in addition to financial fines for both.

On the Al Faisaly side, Mohamed Shahir received a six-match suspension, while Hussein Ababneh was handed a three-match ban, along with financial penalties for both players.

Coaching staff were also sanctioned, with Amman fitness coach Hamza Heikal receiving a warning and a fine, head coach Faisal Al-Nusour suspended for three matches, and Al Faisaly coach Abdullah Abu Qoura also receiving a three-match suspension and a fine.

Al Faisaly vice president Firas Hayasat was barred from attending two matches after throwing a water bottle at an Amman player.

Regarding the match outcome, the committee annulled the result of the second final game in the series and ordered it to be replayed at a later date to be set by the federation, with enhanced security measures planned.

The federation said it remains committed to completing the final series, with the remaining fixtures to be rescheduled and distributed between the two clubs according to official procedures.

The decision was based on reports from the match commissioner, refereeing supervisor, head of the officiating crew, media director reports, official statements from both clubs, and related video footage.