It could have been anybody's game in the final session, but Nizwa continued to hold the advantage and the 16-12 scoreline helped the defending champions to a 61-55 verdict. Seeb won the period at 15-12 for an overall tally of 45-43 in favour of Nizwa. The lemon break appeared to have induced a sense of complacency in the Nizwa ranks as Seeb played better to win the third quarter and close the gap.
The two-point cushion was further enhanced when Nizwa took the second quarter at 15-12 for a 33-28 scoreline at the half-time break.
The first quarter was keenly contested, but two crucial points helped Nizwa hold the upper hand at 18-16. However, Seeb's effort was not that strong enough to stop Nizwa Club in their tracks as the champion side held the advantage right from the start. On the contrary Seeb Club opted out of the AGCC tournament, but looked in good form throughout the lead. Nizwa was also well prepared for the tournament having hosted and taken part in the AGCC Clubs Championship last month. This was Nizwa's fourth basketball crown on the trot having won the title in 2001, 2003, 20. In the final played yesterday at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, Nizwa did survive some anxious moments before carving out a good 61-55 win. Nizwa Club's domination in basketball continued as the defending champions extended their reign over the Oman Basketball Association League title with a fighting win over arch rivals Seeb Club. Nelson Njau who plays for Muscat Club which won the Bronze Medal was named the Best Point Guard, while David Mugoye of Winners Nizwa Club bagged the Best Pivot Award in the May 21st Final. Kenya 's International players in the Sultanate of Oman, Nelson Njau and David Mugoye bagged awards as the curtain came down in the Oman Basketball Association League.
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