Bukhara over Bahdad- Waleed's team is back and they are no longer the unknown anymore. This team is one of the favs to take it all. They will get everyones best shot every game and thats why I think this will be a close game but bukhara will prevail.

Jerusalem over Damascus- No Raj and I assuming no Hassan(just because of his track record) means Damascus will lose. Diaz should have a field day. I mean if Hassan shows then its a different ball game.

Medina over Islamabad- Islamabad looks like a good team and Tayyab can drop buckets. This should be a hard fought game but Medina should prevail due to experience.

Fez over Istanbul- I like Fez's roster. Alot of good players and potential scorers. I know nothing about Istanbul expect Ali Omar who I think will be contained by reigning DPOY Joe Brennan.

Mecca over Cairo- Haroon is going to have his hands full trying to stop and score on Micah/Omar in the paint. Afay and moose should gets theirs on the offensive end.

Kabul over Cordoba- Patty will shut down Ed/Muj/Tariq at the same time but who will check the reigning MVP Farhad?