09-06-2025
Top seeds Ittihad survive FUS scare to reach BAL semis, Al Ahli also through
'That's what the BAL is about. Last year, it was either the fifth or sixth seed that made it to the finals,' said FUS Rabat guard Jonathan Jordan, who led all players in scoring with 23 points.
'We had to find a way to finish the game. A lot of that responsibility falls on me as the point guard and primary scorer. You have to be big in big moments like these.'
Jo Lual-Acuil Jnr and Kyle Vinales each scored 16 points. Lual-Acuil Jnr also grabbed 11 rebounds, earning his second double-double of the playoffs.
Majok Deng came off the bench to add 15 points, reminding everyone of his productivity throughout the season.
Aboushousha said Ittihad must stay humble if they are to become the third Egyptian team to win the league title in five seasons.
'Some media outlets say we are the best team in Africa, but other teams can have a good game on a given night and eliminate you. That's the BAL,' said the Egyptian international.
