He is Easycredit’s scandal expert Basketball Bundesliga: Khalifa Koumadje (27), 2.21 meter tall center from Alba Berlin.
In two months he acted out three times: he hit his opponent with his fist, kicked around, spat on the hall floor and provoked spectators. His third suspension of the season ends on Wednesday against Bonn (8 p.m. live and free on sportbild.de and Welt TV).
Alba coach Israel Gonzalez talks to Koumadje
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Koumadje returns. But does he have himself under control this time?
“That’s not me,” says Koumadje to SPORTBILD. “I’ve been here for three years. It was just frustration with whatever happened in the game and how it went. But of course that’s the wrong way to deal with it.”
Third derailment in two months: Scandal basketball player spits in Halle
Quelle: Dyn18.04.2024
On February 13, Koumadje, who comes from Chad, misbehaved for the first time. Against Göttingen he hit Bodie Hume (24), who had previously blocked him, in the face. The result: a four-game ban and a 2,000 euro fine from the BBL.
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The second misstep follows on March 24th in Chemnitz. It is Koumadje’s first game after the suspension. After four minutes, after a ring under the basket, he grabs Jonas Richter (26) by the neck and tears him to the ground. He then steps towards Jeff Garrett (29), who previously pushed him away. The result: a game ban and a fine of 2,000 euros.
With his spitting, Koumadje turned the Hamburg fans against him
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Scandal number three on April 17th in Hamburg: Koumadje grabs his opponent Aleksander Dziewa (26) by the neck from behind while fighting for the rebound and tears him to the ground. There is also a punching movement to Dziewa’s head.
Koumadje with a head-down gesture towards the angry Hamburg fans
After being sent off, Koumadje spit on the floor several times on the way to the dressing room and made a head-down gesture towards the angry Hamburg fans. The consequence: a five-game ban (maximum penalty according to the BBL catalog of penalties) and a fine of 5,000 euros.
Not happy about Koumadje’s departure: Alba boss Marco Baldi
Photo: Andreas Gora/dpa
“He did himself and the team a disservice,” says managing director Marco Baldi (62). “We told him that clearly and also sanctioned him within the club. How he left the pitch in Hamburg is beyond belief. The problem is that he has now come into even more focus. All eyes are on him. Now he is identified as a weak point by opposing teams.”
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Baldi also says: “The whole thing has a history. Khalifa has a difficult time with the referees. Nevertheless, he must not react like that.”
Alba captain Johannes Thiemann understands his teammate
Photo: Andreas Gora/dpa
Alba captain Johannes Thiemann (30) also shows a certain understanding: “Due to his size, few fouls are called against him, even if there are often clear hits with the elbow. I understand to a certain extent that he is letting out his pent-up anger. But the way he did it is of course completely the wrong way.” Koumadje sees that: “I try to stay strong and focused. I want to help the team.”
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Because Alba needs him. Especially when it comes to baskets, the eleven-time champions are inferior to title favorites Bayern without their greatest player. On Sunday they lost 53:77 in Munich. On Friday (8 p.m.) they meet again in Berlin, this time with Koumadje.
As long as he doesn’t fail against Bonn again.
2024-05-06 23:32:00
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