In a dramatic Basketball Africa League (BAL) matchup on April 25, 2026, Club Africain of Tunisia secured an 86-81 victory over Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly at the Hassan Moustafa Sports Hall in Cairo. The win marked a significant upset, as Al Ahly had been undefeated in the tournament prior to this game.
Club Africain, led by a strong second-half performance, overcame a double-digit deficit to claim the victory. The Tunisian team's defense tightened in the final quarter, limiting Al Ahly's scoring opportunities and forcing key turnovers. The win improves Club Africain's record in the BAL season, while Al Ahly suffered its first loss.
Key players for Club Africain included guard Ahmed Dhifallah, who scored a team-high 22 points, and forward Mohamed Hadidane, who contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds. For Al Ahly, guard Omar El-Sheikh led all scorers with 25 points, but his efforts were not enough to secure the win.
The victory is a major boost for Club Africain's playoff hopes, as the BAL season progresses toward the postseason. The team will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.
