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Al Ahly Sporting Club Shut Down Bangui, 85-79 to Remain Undefeated

Game Report: Al Ahly Sporting Club maintains their undefeated streak in the Nile Conference with a gritty 85-79 win against Bangui. Their strategic mastery and unwavering determination were on full display as they weathered Bangui's onslaught to secure another crucial victory.

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April 23, 2024

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April 23, 2024

Al Ahly Sporting Club Shut Down Bangui, 85-79

Al Ahly Sporting Club Shut Down Bangui, 85-79

At the onset of the encounter between Bangui Sporting and conference favourites Al Ahly, who remained undefeated in the group, may have been anticipated to be an uneven matchup. However, the game commenced with surprising competitiveness.

The first quarter concluded with the local club's mere three-point lead, signalling an intense battle ahead. The scoreboard read 18-21. This narrow gap persisted until the conclusion of the second period, with the local club maintaining its lead, now extending it to five points.

With just three minutes remaining in the third quarter, Al Ahly seized the opportunity to widen the gap, concluding the period with a six-point lead at 57-63. With both teams trading buckets going into the final quarter, the final result remained uncertain, with Bangui refusing to relent and Al Ahly striving to maintain their advantage.

In a pivotal moment, Bangui took the lead for the first time in the game, courtesy of a three-point shot from Thierry Darlan. However, their joy was short-lived as Al Ahly quickly regained control, extending their lead to seven points at 70-77.

Although both teams evenly split the points in the last period, with a score of 22-22, Al Ahly emerged victorious with a final score of 79-85. Al Ahly now stands on the brink of qualification with three consecutive wins.

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