Usman Club wins 5th Essa Lab Basketball tournament 2020 opener
Usman Club defeated Arambagh Club 46-43 in the exciting opening match of the 5th Essa Lab Basketball tournament 2020 played at the Arambagh-Abdul Nasir courts, Karachi.
The opening day of the 5th edition of Essa Lab Basketball tournament 2020, witnessed Usman Basketball Club and Arambagh teams competed at the Arambagh-Abdul Nasir courts, Karachi.
The first game of the event saw Usman Club earning a thrilling victory against Arambagh on the final score of 46-43.
It was the combine efforts of Hasan Iqbal (18 pts), Hamza Khwaja (12 pts) and Faizan (10 pts) as they were the leading scorers from the winning side.
While the splendid game play of Hasan Ali, Nofil Ali and Saad Salahuddin, who scored 14, 10 and 10 points each, was not enough for the win for Arambagh Club.
Earlier, the tournament was declared open in a fine ceremony by Marium Essa Abdullah, Director Sports Essa Lab, along with Rotary Club Governor Dr Farhan Essa and Additional Commissioner Dr Waqas Roshan.
The event had the presence of PTF vice president Khalid Shamsi, KBBA President Ghulam Mohammad, Amjad Siddiqui of Rotary Club and other sports officials.