Al Ahly Tripoli of Libya has officially secured their spot in the BAL5 Playoffs, set to take place in Pretoria, South Africa, after a dominant start to their campaign. With three wins in three games, they currently sit at the top of the standings and have proven themselves as serious title contenders.
APR BBC, Rwanda’s champions and the home favorites, faced a tough start to their campaign, falling to Al Ahly Tripoli of Libya with a final score of 68-90. The Rwandan side struggled to match Tripoli’s offensive rhythm and physical play throughout the four quarters.
APR BBC, meanwhile, struggled to find their rhythm early in the game, especially with the absence of star center Aliou Diarra, who sat out due to an injury picked up in a previous game. His presence was missed on both ends of the floor, especially in the paint.
However, there was no stopping Jean Jacques Boissy, who once again stepped up for APR with a standout performance 27 points, 4 assists, and an efficiency rating of 24. The Senegalese guard continues to shine as one of the top performers of the tournament so far.
In another thriller, Made Ballers Basketball Club from South Africa grabbed their first win of BAL5, edging out Nairobi City Thunder (Kenya) in a nail-biting 75-74 finish. The game went down to the wire, with both teams fighting hard, but Made Ballers held their nerve in the closing seconds.
Nile Conference Standings After Round 3:
- Al Ahly Tripoli (Libya) – 3W, 0L
- APR BBC (Rwanda) – 2W, 1L
- Made Ballers (South Africa) – 1W, 2L
- Nairobi City Thunder (Kenya) – 0W, 3L
With a ticket to South Africa’s Playoffs already locked in for Tripoli, the remaining teams are now battling for the final spots. Every possession matters as we head toward the final stretch of the Nile Conference.
PHOTOS BY Shema Innocent
