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May 4, 2025

Kriol Star Shock Reigning BAL Champs Petro de Luanda with Buzzer-Beater in Overtime Dakar Classic

Cape Verde’s Kriol Star shocked Petro de Luanda 71–69 in overtime, sealing the win with Lewis Uvwo’s buzzer-beating layup. The Sahara Conference debutants now stand 3–3 and have announced themselves as true BAL playoff contenders.

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May 4, 2025

Patrick Hardy Jr Leads US Monastir Past Kriol Star for Second Win Over Cape Verde Club

US Monastir, led by Patrick Hardy Jr’s 29-point performance, defeated BAL debutants Kriol Star 91-83. The 2022 BAL champions moved to 3-2, securing a crucial win and edging closer to the 2025 Basketball Africa League Playoffs in South Africa.

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May 2, 2025

McGlynn Drops 29 as Kriol Star Outlast Dakar in BAL Overtime Classic to Stay Alive

Patrick McGlynn’s 29-point explosion led Kriol Star to a dramatic 95-92 OT win over Dakar. With both BAL Sahara Conference teams now 2-2, playoff qualification for Pretoria remains wide open heading into a decisive final weekend.

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May 2, 2025

Petro de Luanda Stun US Monastir to Keep BAL 2025 Playoff Hopes Alive

Reigning BAL champions Petro de Luanda staged a second-half comeback to defeat US Monastir 78-68 in a pivotal Sahara Conference clash. The Angolan powerhouse now sits 2-2 and reclaims momentum in the race for BAL playoff contention

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April 30, 2025

Makhtar Gueye, ASC Ville de Dakar Stun Petro de Luanda in BAL Sahara Thriller

Makhtar Gueye’s double-double and Abdoulaye Harouna’s clutch shooting powered ASC Ville de Dakar to a dramatic 65–64 upset over reigning BAL champions Petro de Luanda, marking their second win in the 2024 Sahara Conference at Dakar Arena

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April 30, 2025

US Monastir Dominate Kriol Star as Babacar Sane and PJ Hardy Lead BAL Victory

US Monastir overwhelmed Kriol Star 88–72 in Dakar behind standout performances from Babacar Sane, PJ Hardy, and Firas Lahyani. Monastir’s suffocating defence and three-point shooting proved too much in this Basketball Africa League showdown

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April 27, 2025

Kriol Star Make BAL History with Stunning Win Over ASC Ville de Dakar at Sahara Conference

Kriol Star captured Cape Verde’s first-ever BAL win, stunning hosts ASC Ville de Dakar 66-63 in Dakar. Ivan Almeida and Joel Almeida starred as the Islanders bounced back in dramatic fashion on Day 2 of the Sahara Conference.

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April 27, 2025

Monastir Bounce back to Stun Reigning Champs Petro de Luanda at BAL 2025

US Monastir bounced back in emphatic style, shocking Petro de Luanda 87-73 to blow the Sahara Conference wide open. Babacar Sané starred with 24 points, inspiring a powerful Monastir response after their opening loss to ASC Ville de Dakar.

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April 27, 2025

ASC Ville de Dakar Stuns US Monastir in Thrilling Sahara Conference Upset Before Roaring Home Crowd

ASC Ville de Dakar pulled off a historic Basketball Africa League upset, outlasting 2022 champions US Monastir 70-67. Fueled by a raucous home crowd, ASCVD’s balanced attack and gritty defence sparked wild celebrations in Dakar Arena.

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April 27, 2025

Petro de Luanda Dismantle Kriol Stars to Launch Ruthless BAL Title Defence in Sahara Opener

Petro de Luanda made a dominant statement in the BAL Sahara Conference opener, crushing debutants Kriol Stars 103-74. Led by Aboubacar Gakou’s 19 points, Petro’s depth, pace, and clinical execution highlighted their title-defending intent early.

Team Profiles

April 26, 2025

Team Profile: US Monastir – Roster, Key Players & Outlook for 2025 BAL Sahara Conference

US Monastir returns to the BAL with a retooled roster featuring Deng Acuoth, Tarekeyi Edogi, PJ Hardy, Osiris Eldridge, and legend Radhouane Slimane. Blending youth and experience, they’re chasing glory in the stacked Sahara Conference.

Team Profiles

April 25, 2025

Team Profile: Petro de Luanda – Roster, Key Players & Outlook for 2025 BAL Sahara Conference

Petro de Luanda returns to the 2025 BAL with a retooled roster, fresh firepower, and title defence ambitions. With stars like Solo Diabaté and EJ Anosike but not Samkelo Cele, the Angolan champs face the Sahara gauntlet head-on.

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Game Updates

Kriol Star Shock Reigning BAL Champs Petro de Luanda with Buzzer-Beater in Overtime Dakar Classic

Game Updates

Patrick Hardy Jr Leads US Monastir Past Kriol Star for Second Win Over Cape Verde Club

Game Updates

McGlynn Drops 29 as Kriol Star Outlast Dakar in BAL Overtime Classic to Stay Alive

Game Updates

Petro de Luanda Stun US Monastir to Keep BAL 2025 Playoff Hopes Alive

Game Updates

Makhtar Gueye, ASC Ville de Dakar Stun Petro de Luanda in BAL Sahara Thriller

Game Updates

US Monastir Dominate Kriol Star as Babacar Sane and PJ Hardy Lead BAL Victory

Game Updates

Kriol Star Make BAL History with Stunning Win Over ASC Ville de Dakar at Sahara Conference

Game Updates

Monastir Bounce back to Stun Reigning Champs Petro de Luanda at BAL 2025

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ASC Ville de Dakar Stuns US Monastir in Thrilling Sahara Conference Upset Before Roaring Home Crowd

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Petro de Luanda Dismantle Kriol Stars to Launch Ruthless BAL Title Defence in Sahara Opener

Team Profiles

Team Profile: US Monastir – Roster, Key Players & Outlook for 2025 BAL Sahara Conference

Team Profiles

Team Profile: Petro de Luanda – Roster, Key Players & Outlook for 2025 BAL Sahara Conference