Basketball Africa League Playoffs: Teams Confirmed
The Basketball Africa League has confirmed that teams including Petro de Luanda, Tigers, Al Ahly, and Dar City have reached the playoffs. The playoffs are scheduled to take place in Rabat, Morocco, from April 24 to May 5, with the final games set for May 22 to 31 at BK Arena.
Nairobi City Thunder achieved their first win of the 2026 BAL season by defeating the previously unbeaten Tigers 101-92, with Derrick Ogechi scoring 22 points and Tylor Ongwa contributing 17 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. Antino Jackson Jr. of the Tigers had a standout performance with 24 points and nine assists.
Petro de Luanda secured a dominant victory over Johannesburg Giants, winning 105-61, with Javion Blake leading the team with 21 points and nine assists. The Tigers previously secured their playoff berth with a dramatic 82-78 win over Petro de Luanda, where Teafal Lenard Jr. led with 26 points.
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