Crown Prince’s Cup Semis Set as Dar Kulaib and Muharraq Eye Final

TDT | Manama

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Volleyball action returns tonight at Isa bin Rashid Arena in Riffa with two semi-final encounters in the 2025–26 HRH the Crown Prince’s Cup, as the competition edges closer to Saturday’s final.

The evening begins at 7pm when league champions Dar Kulaib take on Bani Jamra, before defending cup holders Muharraq face Al Ahli at 8:30pm in a heavyweight showdown.

Dar Kulaib arrive in strong form after cruising into the semi-finals with a dominant 3-0 (25-12, 25-16, 25-17) win over A’ali in the quarter-finals. The league winners showcased their attacking depth through standout contributions from Enock Mogeni, Ali Habib, Hasan Al Warqaa, Abbas Abdulla, and Ali Mohammed Abdulnabi. Their powerful start to the tournament has reinforced their status as strong contenders for a title double this season.

Their opponents, Bani Jamra, earned their place in the last four after a hard-fought five-set victory over Nabih Saleh.

In the second semi-final, Muharraq continue their title defence after a 3-0 win over Al Tadhamun in the last round. The reigning champions, who lifted last season’s trophy after defeating Dar Kulaib, are once again eyeing a repeat triumph.  

Al Ahli, however, arrive with momentum after edging past Al Najma in a tense quarter-final, winning 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, 30-28). Led by key Bahraini players including Ali Ebrahim, Mahmood Abdulhussain, Hassan Al Haddad, and Mohammed Habib, alongside Brazilian professional Lucas Madaloz, Ahli showed composure in critical moments to secure their semi-final place.

The winners of tonight’s matches will meet in Saturday’s final at Isa bin Rashid Arena. With Dar Kulaib seeking to complete a historic league-and-cup double and Muharraq aiming to retain their crown, the stage is set for a decisive night that could shape Bahrain’s volleyball season.