Nairobi Metropolis Thunder (Kenya) notched their first victory within the 2025 BAL Nile Convention (https://BAL.NBA.com/), pulling off a shock 85-76 win over South Africa’s MBB within the opening recreation of Day 5.
Albert Odero spearheaded Thunder’s effort with a team-high 23 factors, whereas 5 different gamers additionally scored in double figures. Nairobi dominated the boards with a 53-43 rebounding benefit and showcased their velocity with 27 quick break factors.
Regardless of MBB’s loss, ahead Teafale Lenard Jr turned heads with a standout efficiency, pouring in a game-high 38 factors—setting a brand new single-game scoring report for the 2025 BAL season.
Within the day’s second matchup, Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) prolonged their unbeaten run to 5 video games with an exciting 106-102 victory over hosts APR (Rwanda).
Jaylen Adams led Al Ahli with 26 factors, supported by Jean Jacques Boissy and Mohammed Sadi, who every added 15. APR’s Obadiah Noel (30 factors) and Chasson Randle (25 factors) delivered distinctive performances, however their efforts fell simply brief.
The scintillating contest made BAL historical past, as Al Ahli grew to become the primary staff within the 2025 season to surpass the 100-point mark in three video games. It additionally marked the primary time two groups crossed the 100-point threshold in the identical recreation this season.
The Nile Convention concludes on Sunday with two remaining showdowns: Al Ahli Tripoli vs. MBB at 2:30 p.m., adopted by Nairobi Metropolis Thunder vs. APR at 5:30 p.m. CAT.
POSTGAME PRESS CONFERENCES
* MBB vs Nairobi Metropolis Thunder (https://apo-opa.co/3So2Dwe)
* Al Tripoli Vs Apr (https://apo-opa.co/3SXcLw0)
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
* MBB vs Nairobi Metropolis Thunder (https://apo-opa.co/4kcBOYj)
* Al Tripoli Vs Apr (https://apo-opa.co/4jhdHGB)
NILE CONFERENCE STANDINGS
1. Al Ahli Tripoli*-5-0
2. APR – 2-3
3. MBB – 2-3
4. Nairobi Metropolis Thunder- 1-4
*Superior to 2025 BAL Playoffs
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Basketball Africa League (BAL).
