[citation needed] While in the United States, Sabah played for the Lansing Community College team (2001–02).
Coach Ghassan Sarkis wanted him to play for Champville SC, so Sabah took his chance and signed a one-year contract with the team (2005–06).
[citation needed] Sabah helped the team reach the final 4 after their famous breakup that led most of their main players to Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut.
He picked Al Mouttahed Tripoli knowing that Hekmeh BC probably will not make a team and will drop to the second division.
Few weeks after Sabah signed a one-year contract with Al Mouttahed Tripoli (2006–07), Hekmeh BC made a team in the last minute just to survive and prevent dropping to the second division and because it was too late the Lebanese Basketball Federation allowed them to sign with free players, so Sabah spent his year with Al Mouttahed Tripoli.