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Karachi Women’s Basketball Team Announced for National Championship

The Karachi Basketball Association (KBBA) scrutiny committee unveiled the Karachi women’s basketball team on Tuesday for the prestigious National Women’s Basketball Championship. The much-anticipated tournament is set to run from December 26-30 at the WAPDA Sports Complex in Lahore.

Safa Afzal to Lead Karachi Team

Safa Afzal will lead the Karachi Women’s Basketball during the National Championship which left for Lahore on Tuesday, aiming to make a strong impact in the national event. Vice-captain Hareem Zahid will provide leadership support.

Karachi Women’s Basketball Team for National Championship

Player Name Role
Safa Afzal Captain
Hareem Zahid Vice-Captain
Noor Fatima Player
Enaya Kamran Player
Amtul Amsaal Player
Hamna Faraz Player
Aqsal Hanif Player
Maham Mukkaram Player
Deena Rizvi Player
Aisha Ijlal Player

Ghulam Mohammad will manage the team with Azeem-us-Shaan serving as the team’s coach.

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Tournament Format and Pool Division

The championship will feature eight top teams from across the country, divided into two pools.

  • Pool A: Defending champions Wapda, Karachi, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur
  • Pool B: Pakistan Army, Lahore, Islamabad, Hazara

Each day will host four matches of the National Women’s Basketball Championship, with the semi-finals scheduled for December 29 and the grand final on December 30.

Opening Clash: Karachi vs. Defending Champions Wapda

Karachi faces a challenging start in the National Women’s Basketball Championship as they go head-to-head with defending champions WAPDA in the tournament’s opening match. The Karachi squad will aim to secure an early victory against one of the competition’s strongest contenders.

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Usama Mustafa