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Four Contenders Battle for Final Two BAL Semifinal Spots in Highly Unpredictable Quarterfinals

Posted : 25 May 2026

The remaining two tickets for the 2026 Basketball Africa League semifinals will be decided on Monday night at the packed BK Arena in Kigali. Four powerhouse teams take to the court knowing that their championship survival hangs entirely on aggregate scores. The first round of these quarterfinal matchups delivered massive shocks and razor-thin margins that completely reshaped expectations.

Libyan giants Al Ahly Ly will lock horns with Tunisian champions Club Africain in the opening game of the evening. Al Ahly Ly holds a slim advantage after securing a tense 88-87 victory in their first meeting on Saturday. They achieved that win without their leading scorer and star rebounder, Jo Lual Acuil, who sat out due to an injury.

Head coach Fotios Katsikaris hinted at a potential return for his star big man to bolster their interior presence. The Tunisian side remains highly dangerous after knocking down 12 three-pointers in the opening match of the series. They must win by more than two points to guarantee progression, while a tie or a win secures Al Ahly Ly's spot.

The second fixture features a mouthwatering clash between continental debutants Dar City and former BAL champions Petro de Luanda. The Tanzanian representatives produced one of the biggest upsets in tournament history on Saturday night by defeating the Angolan heavyweights 88-82. Dar City sealed that historic victory with a stunning 15-0 scoring run in the final quarter.

American center Michael Foster Jr. anchored the debutants by shooting a perfect 7-for-7 from the field to score 19 points. French playmaker David Michineau also disrupted the Angolan defense by registering a crucial eight assists while playing every single minute. Petro de Luanda must now win the second leg by six points or more to avoid a shock exit.

 

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