King Abdullah II Cup kicks off today.

From: Jordan Times (Amman, Jordan) | Date: November 16, 2006 | Copyright information

Nov. 16--AMMAN -- The 5th King Abdullah II Basketball Cup opens today with the national team looking to capture the title against top teams from the region. Eight teams are competing for the title: Syria, Kosovo, Palestine and Jordan will play in Group 1, while Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria as well as Lebanon's Al Riyadi Club (substituting for the national team) will play in Group 2. Jordan will meet Palestine at 6:00pm (Palestine entered the draw after the United Arab Emirates p...

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