RSSB Tigers reach BAL 2026 semi-finals despite narrow defeat to FUS Rabat

RSSB Tigers qualified for the semi-finals of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) despite losing 99-98 to Morocco’s FUS Rabat, advancing on aggregate after winning the first leg 95-72.

The second-leg quarter-final game was played on the evening of Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Tigers needed either a win or a defeat by a margin smaller than the one they secured in the first leg.

FUS Rabat started the game strongly, scoring heavily with the help of William Perry. The first quarter ended with FUS leading 32-14.

In the second quarter, Tigers got back into the game as Craig Randall began scoring heavily, helping his team win the quarter 30-19.

The first half ended with FUS Rabat leading RSSB Tigers 51-44.

In the third quarter, Mangok Mathiang and Axel Mpoyo supported Randall by adding crucial points.

The game became very competitive during this period, with the third quarter ending as FUS Rabat narrowly led 71-70.

The final quarter was highly intense, with both teams staying close throughout. The two sides each scored 28 points in the last quarter.

Overall, the game ended with FUS Rabat defeating RSSB Tigers 99-98.

However, RSSB Tigers advanced to the semi-finals thanks to their dominant 95-72 victory in the first leg, giving them the advantage on aggregate score.

In the earlier game, Al Ahly defeated ASC Ville de Dakar 87-76.

In the semi-finals, RSSB Tigers will face Al Ahly on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

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