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AfricaASC Ville de Dakar suffered their second consecutive defeat in the BAL Champions League, this time at the hands of the Egyptian team Al Ahly. Despite notable efforts, the Dakar players were unable to turn the tide and were dominated by their opponents. This defeat complicates their campaign in the competition.
AfricaClub Africain pulled off a major upset in the BAL 2026, defeating Al Ahly 77–75 thanks to a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer from Oussama Marnaoui. In a tightly contested game, the Tunisian side showed composure in the final moments to edge past the reigning champions. Key stats: Oussama Marnaoui: game-winning shot + clutch performance Strong team effort from Club Africain offensively Al Ahly controlled stretches but fell short late in the game A statement win for Club Africain, while Al Ahly will look to bounce back quickly.
AfricaThe Jeunesse Club d'Abidjan fell 76–68 to the Maktown Flyers, who secured their first-ever Basketball Africa League win. Despite their efforts, the Kings struggled to contain the Flyers’ hot shooting from beyond the arc, trailing 46–38 at halftime. Led by Jawad Adekoya (20 points) and a strong team performance, the Nigerian side maintained control until the final buzzer.
AfricaClub Africain made a strong start to their Basketball Africa League 2026 campaign, defeating ASC Ville de Dakar 85-79 in the opening game of the Sahara Conference in Rabat. The Tunisians took an early lead in the first quarter (25-18) and maintained it through halftime (44-37). Despite a hard-fought match, Club Africain skillfully managed key moments to preserve their advantage, particularly at the end of the third quarter (64-58). This victory sends a powerful message to the other teams vying for a spot in the quarterfinals.
AfricaFUS Rabat made a strong statement in the Sahara Conference of the Basketball Africa League 2026, delivering a dominant win 85 - 55 over the JCA Kings on opening night. The Moroccan side controlled the game from start to finish, showcasing strong team play and defensive intensity. The Kings struggled to match their opponent’s physicality and offensive efficiency. With this convincing victory, Rabat secures an ideal start in the group stage, hosted in Morocco from April 24 to May 3, 2026. JCA Kings will now need to bounce back quickly to keep their playoff hopes alive.
AfricaLa Basketball Africa League (BAL) débutera le 24 avril à Rabat, avec le FUS de Rabat comme équipe hôte, entraînée par Said Bouzidi. Après deux quarts de finale lors des éditions précédentes, le FUS vise cette fois à se qualifier pour les play-offs à Kigali en affrontant des équipes comme la JCA (Côte d'Ivoire), les Maktown Flyers (Nigeria) et Al Ahly (Égypte). L'équipe a renforcé son effectif avec des joueurs étrangers, dont un meneur de G-League et un joueur sud-soudanais, tout en se préparant intensivement avec plusieurs matchs amicaux. Bouzidi souligne l'importance de la cohésion et de la gestion de la pression pour réussir dans cette compétition. Le premier match du FUS sera contre la JCA, et l'équipe espère faire bonne impression dès le début.