Draw for the 6th Edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL): Club Africain in the Sahara Group
The draw for the sixth edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) has placed Club Africain in the Sahara Group. All group‑stage games will be played in Rabat, Morocco, from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
Sahara Group – Opponents & Schedule
| Opponent | Country |
|---|---|
| Fath Rabat | Morocco |
| Al Ahly | Egypt |
| Ville de Dakar | Senegal |
| G.C.A. Kings | Côte d’Ivoire |
| Maktown Flyers | Nigeria |
- Each team will play five matches (one against every other team in the group).
- The top four teams at the end of the round‑robin will qualify for the quarter‑finals.
Quarter‑Finals Path
The four qualifiers from the Sahara Group will face the four qualifiers from the Kalahari Group. Those quarter‑final games will be held in Pretoria, South Africa, from March 27 to April 5, 2026.
Kalahari Group – Teams
| Team | Country |
|---|---|
| Johannesburg Giants | South Africa |
| Al Ahly | Libya |
| Dar City | Tanzania |
| Nairobi City Thunder | Kenya |
| Petro Luanda | Angola |
Previous BAL Champions (Reference)
| Year | Champion | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Zamalek | Egypt |
| 2022 | Union Monastirienne | Tunisia |
| 2023 | Al Ahly | Egypt |
| 2024 | Petro Luanda | Angola |
| 2025 | Al Ahly Tripoli | Libya |
What Lies Ahead for Club Africain
Club Africain, eager to shine on the continental stage, is preparing to meet experienced and formidable opponents in this edition of the BAL. Success in the Sahara Group will pave the way to a high‑stakes quarter‑final clash in Pretoria, bringing the Tunisian club one step closer to continental glory.
Stay tuned for match updates, results, and exclusive coverage of Club Africain’s BAL journey.
