ABIDJAN (Ivory Coast) – Business continues for Al Ahli Tripoli Sport, but a huge surprise marked the first day of the Elite 16 of the West Division of the Road to BAL 2025, in Abidjan, Tuesday, November 5.
And, at the end of the first day in Abidjan, Al Ahli Tripoli remains the only undefeated team in the West Division.
FIBA.basketball looks back at how the day unfolded at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan.
Tripoli too strong for Barrolle
Although Libyan champions Al Ahli Tripoli Sport arrived in Abidjan with a relatively revamped team compared to the team that finished 2-0 last month in Tripoli, Fouad Chakra’s charges were merciless, crushing Mighty Barrolle’s Liberians 99-75.
Al Ahli Tripoli dominated the proceedings from start to finish, giving the impression of a one-sided affair where new recruit Deng Angok Yak Deng was the most influential player of the match.
Kevin Murphy
A lead of 56-31 at halftime and 26 points at some points in the match reflected Al Ahli Tripoli’s complete domination.
The South Sudanese forward finished the match with a total of 25 points thanks to a ratio of 10 out of 17, including 5 out of 9 behind the arc. He added 8 rebounds and 4 assists to mark his entry into the competition.
Deng was assisted by Kavell Bigby-Williams who contributed 20 points and 8 rebounds, and Kevin Murphy, who joined the team, came in with 23 points and 8 rebounds.
Anthony Quadri, 17, led Barrolle in scoring with 17 points and Omar Samba added 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Moanda Basket knocks out Lime
Can a week make a difference?
On October 29, Chaux Sports outclassed Moanda Basket 79-76 in Douala in Group C. On Tuesday, November 5, the Gabon champions, who benefited from a wild card, ended the unbeaten streak from Chaux Sport.
Redeem Missouma
The DRC champions arrived in Abidjan with a respectable 4-0 score, but are now 4-1 after a 72-65 loss to Moanda Basket.
Rachez Missouma led the way for Moanda Basket with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
KSA surpasses Spintex
In a balanced match, Kadji Sport Academy (KSA) delivered the final blow in the fourth quarter (29-20) to overcome a tenacious Spintex Knight (84-71).
Tied 39-39 at the break, the Cameroonian players relied on their bench to change the course of events by scoring 34-14 over the Spintex reserves.
Kenneth Kadji
James Amote scored 16 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and distributed 5 assists for Spintex, but his efforts were not enough to beat KSA.
Stade Malien beats ABC in overtime
N’fali Kanoute made a three-pointer with five seconds left before Nisre Zouzoua had a great chance to finish for the ABC Fighters, but he missed both of his free throws, sending the game into overtime on the score of 75-75.
In the extra five minutes, the Mali champions won 90-80.
Stade Malien’s victory over ABC ends the hosts’ unbeaten run this season.
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