Anibal Zahle (Arabic: أنيبال زحلة) is a Lebanese sports club most known for its basketball program. It is located Zahlé, Lebanon. Its women basketball team presently plays in top division for women. Its name is derived from Hannibal, the Carthaginian military commander and tactician.

Anibal Zahle
LeaguesLebanese Basketball League
Founded1958
ArenaAntonins Sister School
LocationZahle, Lebanon
Team colorsWhite, Black, and Dark Blue
     
Championships1 Lebanese Cup Champions

In 2012–2013 season, Anibal was relegated to Division 2 and finished 10th. In 2013–2014 season, Anibal was relegated to Division 3. In 2018–2019 season, Anibal won the second division title and are back in the first division starting 2019–2020 season.

Squad edit

Anibal Club roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht.
PG 4   Andraos, Alain 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
PG 8   Khalil, Jad 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
C 7   Abi Kheres, Joey 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
SF 5   Assi, John 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
SG 22   Salem, Jimmy 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
PF 11   Patillo, Juan 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
C 12   Bruce, Stevens 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
16   Maalouf, Christopher
PF 23   Rabay, Naim
SG 10   Tannoury, Andre
PG 0   Mittri, Tarek
SF 25   Saba, Bechara
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured

Achievements edit

  • Lebanese Cup Winner (1): 2012
  • Dubai International Basketball Tournament (1): 2012
  • Lebanese Basketball League Second Division (1) : 2019