Since Edriss is in Cali, I think the other Idris should start this:

Bukhara vs. Medina: If Ardell shows, this should be a close game. Fa and Khuram slowed down the Saleh brothers in Winterball Championship game, and look for the same tonight. If Ali Alsaidi shows, he will be the x-factor.

Cairo vs. Baghdad: Barring another guest tandem showing up for Baghdad, Cairo's backcourt duo and overall hustle players should take care of Baghdad.

Kabul vs. Damascus: Should be a great game if both squads show at full strength. However, Kabul holds a huge height and size advantage, with Alat and Farhad and a couple of other musclemen. Muj vs. Ahmad should be a great matchup to watch.

Mecca vs. Cordoba: Look for Mecca to rebound from a tough first loss vs. Cordoba, although Ariel and co. are a tough squad.

Istanbul vs. Islamabad: Islamabad is lacking size big time, and that is exactly what Istanbul has a lot of. Greg and Ali Omar are the Twin Towers of MB, each averaging over 10 rebounds/game.