Ahly Tripoli is set to face a formidable and anticipated challenge against the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) in the semi-finals of the fifth edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). The match is scheduled for Wednesday at 4:00 PM Libyan time.
Ahly Tripoli secured its spot in the semi-finals after a dominant victory over Cape Verde’s Clube Desportivo do Mindelo (Criolo Star) with a score of 107-81. RPA, for its part, advanced to this stage by defeating Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers (104-73), marking them as a tenacious opponent.
This highly anticipated encounter will be the third between the two teams in the tournament; they previously met twice in the Nile Conference, with Ahly Tripoli emerging victorious in both matches. This record grants them a significant psychological advantage heading into this decisive Final Four clash.
Regarding squad changes, each team made one adjustment to strengthen their ranks. RPA bolstered their lineup by signing South Sudanese player Nuni Omot, while Ahly Tripoli brought in American player Fabian Junior. These moves aim to enhance the coaches’ tactical options ahead of this advanced stage of the tournament.vv