However, many of the Lebanese players could not obtain visas to travel to Russia in time for the match.
He was considered as one of the best lebanese players of all time.
He joined Sagesse and made his way to the first team in the end of 1999 to become the youngest Lebanese player in the Lebanese Basketball League.
The AFC has received the summary report from the LFA on their investigations and subsequent action against involvement of Lebanese players in match-fixing.
They were able to sign many young prospects and contacted several Lebanese abroad players as well as some members from the Lebanese national team.
Initially the Lebanese players were all Australian born or raised and came mostly from inner-city Sydney.
Similar remarks and condemnation were issued by almost all of the major Lebanese political players.
Many Safa' members saw that the Lebanese Premier League itself needs to improve its performance vis-à-vis all Lebanese players.
The halt in play that accumulated to around 10 minutes broke up Lebanon's rhythm where the Lebanese players looked tired after their break and momentum was lost.
He stayed with them till year 2008-09 where he was the best Lebanese player and scorer in the team having an average of 16 ppg, 7.4 rpg.
