Al Sharjah welcomes back Akl, ex Al Riyadi

Al Sharjah (D1) signed 33-year old Lebanese-Brazilian international 170cm Rebecca Akl for the upcoming Arab Clubs Championships in Alexandria. She is the second import player in the roster, with USA's Chyna Cornwell signing earlier. Akl is making a comeback to Sharjah, having played there before. She most recently played at Al Riyadi in the Lebanese WLBL. In 19 games last season, she averaged an impressive 20.4ppg, 6.9rpg, 6.2apg, and 2.1spg. Akl had a very successful season, being awarded Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Domestic Player of the Year, voted to the All-Domestic Players Team, and named League Player of the Week.
During part of last season, she spent time at Al-Adeem in the Qatari league. She also played for Al Sharjah.
Akl represented Lebanon at the FIBA Asia Cup for Women in Shenzhen (China) last year. Akl's team won Bronze and she had a great performance.
She is a very experienced player, thanks to pro basketball she experienced life in five different countries playing on three different continents. She is familiar with European, Asian, and African leagues. Akl has played previously in Algeria (Kocidar), Greece (Esperides, Chania, PAOK Thessaloniki, and Panserraikos), Spain (Leganes), and Czech Republic (KP Brno).
In 2024, her team reached the Arab Club Championship Semifinals. She was awarded the Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Player of the Year in the same year.