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Libya Observer
2 days ago
- Sport
- Libya Observer
Al Ahly Tripoli qualify for BAL finals with record-breaking run
Kigali, Rwanda – Libyan basketball club Al Ahly Tripoli have secured their place in the finals of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) after a dominant performance in the Nile Conference, finishing with a perfect 6–0 record. The team, coached by Lebanon's Fouad Abou Chacra, swept past South Africa's MBB, Kenya's Nairobi City Thunder, and hosts Rwanda Army, winning both home and away ties in the round-robin stage. Their unbeaten campaign extends to 12 games, including earlier qualifiers in Tripoli and Abidjan. Al Ahly's performances in Kigali were not only convincing but historic. The Libyan side shattered the BAL's all-time scoring record with a 115–87 win over Nairobi, eclipsing the previous record of 113 points set by US Monastir in 2021. They also became the first team in the tournament's history to score over 100 points in four separate matches. Senegalese forward Jean Jacques Boissy made headlines with a 30-point game—the highest individual tally in BAL history—surpassing the previous best of 29 points set by US Monastir's DJ Hardy. Team captain Mohamed Al-Saadi also impressed, ranking second in rebounds with an average of 9.5 per game. Speaking after the win, point guard Nassim Badrouch praised the team's achievement but urged caution ahead of the finals in Pretoria, South Africa, which begin on 5 June. Al Ahly Tripoli will face fellow undefeated side Al Ittihad Alexandria of Egypt to determine final seeding. The winner will face the loser of Creole Sport (Cape Verde) vs FUS Rabat (Morocco) in the quarter-finals, while the runner-up will play the winner. The knockout stage will determine the 2025 BAL champion. The tournament is organised by FIBA Africa in collaboration with the NBA. Tags: basketball club Al Ahly Tripoli
The South African
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kingsley Michael to Kaizer Chiefs?
Kaizer Chiefs may have a new midfield star from the continent next season. Looking at Amakhosi's current midfield, coach Nasreddine Nabi does not have enough options to compete with the likes of Yusuf Maart and Thabo Cele. According to Soccer Laduma, the 25-year-old US Monastir midfielder Kingsley Michael is on the radar of the Kaizer Chiefs. 'He is currently playing in Tunisia and there are scouts who have been monitoring him there and he has been doing very well,' a source told the outlet on Kaizer Chiefs' moves. 'That's why he is back on Chiefs' radar. They haven't finalised the shopping list for next season as they are still looking at the players which they can afford and get. Kingsley Michael is one of those they are considering. Meanwhile, the same publication has claimed that Kaizer Chiefs have increased the club's spending budget this coming winter. 'You know the budget went up? Yes, it's because they want to get almost all their targets this season and to do that they are willing to pay this time around. Kingsley Michael in action for US Monastir in Tunisia. Image: Goal 'So you know Kingsley is playing in Tunisia and they will need good money to bring him to Naturena, and they are believed to be working on doing just that,' an additional insider said. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Zawya
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Zawya
Basketball Africa League (BAL) Debutant Ville de Dakar Stun Defending Champion Petro de Luanda on Day 3 of Sahara Conference
Makhtar Gueye had 16 points and 11 rebounds, Abdoulaye Harouna added 15 points and Ater Majok added 14 points and six rebounds, and the BAL debutants Ville de Dakar (Senegal) ( stunned the defending champion Petro de Luanda (Angola) at Dakar Arena, winning their first head-to-head matchup in the competition 65-64. It was ASC Ville de Dakar's second win over a BAL champion, and their second win in this year's Sahara Conference, having defeated US Monastir 70-67 on the opening night on Saturday. Dakar nearly squandered their morale-boosting victory after committing two consecutive eight-second violations in the final moments of the game, but Petro de Luanda failed to capitalize on it. Patrick Gardner led Petro with 19 points and nine rebounds. In an earlier game yesterday, 2022 BAL champion US Monastir (Tunisia) defeated Kriol Star (Cape Verde) 88-72. Monastir converted 47.8 percent of their shots. led by Patrick Hardy Jr. (19 points and five assists) and Firas Lahyani (15 points, eight rebounds). Ivan Almeida led the Star with a game-high 22 points and 12 rebounds, with Patrick McGlynn adding 18 points. The BAL Sahara Conference group phase will resume on Thursday, 1 May when Petro de Luanda takes on US Monastir at 2:30 p.m. GMT (4:30 p.m. CAT) and ASC Ville de Dakara faces Kriol Star at 5:30 p.m. GMT (7:30 p.m. CAT) on Canal+, ESPN, FIBA's digital platform Courtside 1891 and livestreaming on the NBA App ( and the BAL's YouTube channel ( Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Basketball Africa League (BAL). Postgame media availabilities: US Monastir v Kriol Star ( Ville de Dakar v Petro de Luanda ( Sahara Conference Standings:
Saba Yemen
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Saba Yemen
US Monastir defeats Espérance de Zarzis
Tunis - Saba: US Monastir climbed to the top of the Tunisian Football League after defeating Espérance de Zarzis 2-1 in the 25th round of the competition. With this victory, Monastir raised its points tally to 53, leading Espérance de Zarzis on goal difference. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
See - Sada Elbalad
28-02-2025
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
2025 Basketball Africa League Season to Feature Record Six New Teams
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) ( today announced the 12 teams and game schedule ( for the opening leg of the league's milestone fifth season, which will tip off with the Kalahari Conference group phase from Saturday, April 5 – Sunday April 13 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco. The 2025 BAL season, which will feature three regular-season group phases and culminate with the playoffs and finals at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa in June, will feature a record six first-time BAL participants, including the first BAL teams from Cape Verde (Kriol Star Basketball) and Kenya (Nairobi City Thunder), as well as defending champion Petro de Luanda (Angola) and 2022 champion US Monastir (Tunisia). Petro de Luanda and US Monastir are the only teams to have qualified for all five BAL seasons. Below is the complete list of participating teams by conference. 1. Kalahari Conference Al Ittihad (Egypt)* Fath Union Sport (FUS; Morocco) Stade Malien (Mali) Rivers Hoopers (Nigeria) 2. Sahara Conference ASC Ville de Dakar (Senegal)* Kriol Star Basketball (Cape Verde)* Petro de Luanda (Angola) US Monastir (Tunisia) 3. Nile Conference Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya)* Armée Patriotique Rwandaise Basketball (APR; Rwanda) Made by Basketball (MBB; South Africa)* Nairobi City Thunder (Kenya)* Each conference will play a 12-game group phase during which each team will face the other three teams in its conference twice. During group phase play, the home team in each country will play on every gameday. In the season opener, Stade Malien (Mali) will face Rivers Hoopers (Nigeria) at 4:00 p.m. GMT+1. In the second game, home team Fath Union Sport (FUS; Morocco) will take on Al Ittihad (Egypt) at 7:00 p.m. GMT+1. Single-game tickets for the games in Rabat are available online at ( and the following physical locations: Megarama Cinema in Casablanca ( Megarama Cinema in Fes ( and the National Theatre in Rabat ( Fans who purchase tickets will also have free access to the BAL Fan Zone at the arena. Tickets for the games in Dakar, Senegal are also on sale now at and Eight teams from across the three conferences will travel to Pretoria for four seeding games followed by an eight-game, single-elimination playoffs and finals from Friday, June 6 – Saturday, June 14. Additional information about the 2025 BAL season will be announced in the coming weeks
