On Sunday, Al Ahli Tripoli provided one of the biggest upsets in Basketball Africa League tournament history. They went on to crush NCT by an astounding 115-87 scoreline in Kigali, Rwanda. This incredible win marks NCT’s second straight defeat in the league. It breaks their own new scoring record, the most points ever scored by a team in BAL history.
The former record of 113 points was held by US Monastir of Tunisia, set in 2021. Al Ahli Tripoli’s league-leading offensive output of 115 points per game shatters that mark, further emphasizing their offensive dominance in the league. From the onset, the squad imposed their will on the match. They stormed out to a gaudy 19-7 lead in just a few minutes.
Jean-Jacques Boissy, above, was the driving force for Al Ahli Tripoli, pouring in 30 dots. He helped spearhead a game-turning 14-1 spurt and clearly participated with an aggressive mindset — an encouraging sign given the challenges he faced on that fateful night. Adams made his presence felt, contributing 26 points to the offensive effort. Sadi finished with 20 points, as did captain Mohamed Sadi, ensuring their three-peat.
By halftime, Al Ahli Tripoli had built a solid cushion at 53-38. This impressive play comes after their stunning upset of South Africa’s MBB, an 87-77 win on Saturday. Your Team The crew is now looking ahead to their biggest challenge yet, against APR on Tuesday.
Fouad Abou Chacra, a notable figure in Al Ahli Tripoli’s camp, praised Boissy’s character and work ethic:
“He is a young player (aged 25) with very strong character. He’s a winner – he doesn’t like excuses. He doesn’t want to be victimised. Every time he steps in, he’s a hard worker.” – Fouad Abou Chacra
The victory against Nairobi City Thunder provides a shot in the arm for Al Ahli Tripoli’s confidence. It further cements their place as top challengers in the Basketball Africa League. The most prolific scoring team in the league. Moving forward they’re looking forward to continuing this momentum as they get into summer tournaments and qualifiers.
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