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Al Ahli Tripoli crushed MBB and APR edged Nairobi City Thunder to secure the final BAL Playoffs berths as all eight teams are now confirmed for the 2025 BAL postseason in South Africa.
Nairobi City Thunder shocked MBB with their first win of the 2025 BAL Nile Conference, while Al Ahli Tripoli remained undefeated after a historic 106-102 shootout against APR.
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Made By Basketball fought back from an 18-point deficit to defeat Nairobi City Thunder 75-74 in a dramatic BAL Nile Conference game in Kigali. Pieter Prinsloo led the charge with 30 points and 11 rebounds as MBB secured their first win in the competition.
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Al Ahli Tripoli shattered the BAL single-game scoring record with 115 points against Nairobi City Thunder, while Rwanda’s APR cruised past MBB to stay unbeaten in the Nile Conference. Both teams now eye crucial matchups on Tuesday in Kigali.
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Jean-Jacques Boissy’s record-breaking 24 three-pointers powered Al Ahli Tripoli to victory over MBB in the BAL Nile Conference opener.
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The Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025 season tips off April 5 in Morocco, featuring six first-time teams and former champions. With games across three conferences leading to the playoffs in South Africa, the competition promises to be the most exciting yet.