APR and Al Ahli Tripoli Stay Unbeaten as BAL Nile…

Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025 Nile Conference day 2 delivered another thrilling night of basketball at Kigali’s BK Arena, with both APR BBC (Rwanda) and Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) securing their second straight wins. Also read : Rwanda Shines as BAL 2025 Nile Conference Tips Off in Style at BK Arena The action packed Sunday, May 18th, also saw a new league scoring record set by Al Ahli , making it a historic day for African basketball fans. In the opening game, Al Ahli Tripoli outclassed Nairobi City Thunder (Kenya) with a commanding 115–87 victory, setting a new BAL record for the most

Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025 Nile Conference day 2 delivered another thrilling night of basketball at Kigali’s BK Arena, with both APR BBC (Rwanda) and Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) securing their second straight wins. Also read: Rwanda Shines as BAL 2025 Nile Conference Tips Off in Style at BK Arena The action packed Sunday, May 18th, also saw a new league scoring record set by Al Ahli, making it a historic day for African basketball fans. In the opening game, Al Ahli Tripoli outclassed Nairobi City Thunder (Kenya) with a commanding 115–87 victory, setting a new BAL record for the most points scored by a team in a single game. The previous record of 113 points was held by US Monastir since 2021. Al Ahli’s strong teamwork and consistent shooting made the difference. Jean Jacques Boissy was once again a standout performer, leading the Libyan side with 30 points, including six three pointers, and adding three steals. His contributions helped Al Ahli take early control and maintain a solid lead throughout the game. The team’s overall performance showcased depth and hunger for success as they chase a spot in the BAL playoffs. The second game saw home team APR BBC continue their impressive start to the tournament by beating Made By Basketball (MBB), south Africa 103–81. APR played with intensity and confidence, much to the delight of thousands of fans at BK Arena, including Rwanda President H.E Paul Kagame Youssouph Ndoye led APR with 25 points and 9 rebounds, while Aliou Diarra recorded another strong double double with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 blocks. APR’s balanced offense, fast breaks, and tough defense gave them control of the game from start to finish. The win puts APR and Al Ahli Tripoli at the top of the standings, each with two wins in two games. Their upcoming faceoff on Tuesday, May 20th, is expected to be the highlight of the conference, as both teams compete for group leadership. Meanwhile, MBB and Nairobi City Thunder, who remain winless, will also meet on Tuesday in a must win match for both sides. As the Nile Conference heats up, Kigali continues to shine as a proud host, proving once again why it's a hub for African basketball and a key partner in BAL’s growth across the continent. Also read: What BAL 2025 Nile Conference Playoffs Bring to Rwanda as Kigali Gears Up for Another Basketball Showcase First game pictures: