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Top Seed Al Ittihad Survive FUS Rabat Scare, Win in Overtime to Reach BAL Semis

Posted : 10 June 2025

Pretoria, South Africa – The reigning Basketball Africa League (BAL) top seeds, Al Ittihad Alexandria, squeezed past FUS Rabat in a dramatic quarterfinal clash at Pretoria’s SunBet Arena, emerging with a hard-fought 81–74 overtime victory to secure a semifinal berth.

FUS Rabat, who finished second in the Kalahari Conference, stunned the crowd by forcing the game into overtime after guard Nisre Zouzoua drained a pivotal sidestep three-pointer with just two seconds left on the clock, leveling the score at 74–74.

In the extra period, Al Ittihad regained control, overcoming FUS Rabat’s initial momentum. Jo Lual-Acuil dominated with a double-double—16 points and 11 rebounds—while Kyle Vinales added another 16, and Majok Deng chipped in 15 crucial points off the bench.

On the losing side, John Jordan led FUS Rabat with 23 points, showcasing the Moroccan squad’s fearless performance against the league favorites.

This dramatic win sends Al Ittihad through to the BAL semifinals, maintaining their status as title contenders. For FUS Rabat, the valiant effort represents a significant statement—demonstrating that even top-seeded opponents can be seriously challenged in knockout play.

 

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