Round 4 (Regular Season): Al Ahly defeats City Oilers in the game between Top 4 teams

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Egyptian Al Ahly (3-1) which hosted in Cairo 4th ranked Ugandan City Oilers (1-3). First ranked Al Ahly had an easy win 99-76. Al Ahly looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Ehab Amin (193-1995, college: Oregon) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 5 assists. American-Libyan swingman Tony Mitchell (198-1989, college: Alabama) contributed with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American point guard Patrick Rembert (185-1990, college: UC Irvine) replied with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for City Oilers. Al Ahly have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Egyptian champion maintains first position with 3-1 record, which they share with FUS Rabat. City Oilers lost third consecutive game. Defending Ugandan champion dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Cape Town T.. Al Ahly is again looking forward to face City Oilers (#4) in Kampala in the next round. City Oilers will play at home against the league's second-placed Ahly Benghazi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game for Central African Bangui (2-2) which hosted one of their biggest challengers Ugandan City Oilers (1-3). Seventh ranked Bangui had an easy win 101-88. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Thierry Darlan (198-2004) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and Michael Nwabuzor who added 13 points and 9 assists during the contest. Bangui's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side South Sudanese center Khaman Maluach (217-2006, college: Duke) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Bangui moved-up to second place, which they share with P.Luanda and Ahly Benghazi. City Oilers lost third consecutive game. Defending Ugandan champion dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with Cape Town T.. Bangui will play against league's second-placed Ahly Benghazi at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. City Oilers will play against the league's leader Al Ahly and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Basketball Africa League top team - Egyptian Al Ahly (3-1) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat sixth ranked Libyan Ahly Benghazi (2-2) in Cairo 98-86. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The winners were led by Mark Lyons who scored that evening 20 points. Al Ahly C.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 25 points and 7 rebounds by Kevin Murphy did not help to save the game for Ahly Benghazi. Al Ahly have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Egyptian champion maintains first position with 3-1 record, which they share with FUS Rabat. Defending Libyan champion Ahly Benghazi dropped to the second place with two games lost. They share the position with P.Luanda and Bangui. Al Ahly will meet City Oilers (#4) in the next round. Ahly Benghazi will play against Bangui and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 4 Bangui was smashed by Ahly Benghazi on the road 93-71.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 26 points and 5 assists by Pierre Jackson of Ahly Benghazi.



Ahly Benghazi - Bangui 93-71

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Libyan Ahly Benghazi's (2-2) home victory over 7th ranked Central African Bangui (2-2) 93-71 on Friday. Ahly Benghazi dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Bangui's 28. Ahly Benghazi looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American guard Pierre Jackson (180-1991, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists and the other American import guard Kevin Murphy (197-1990, college: Tenn Tech) supported him with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Ahly Benghazi players scored in double figures. Even 19 points by DR Congolese Rolly Fula Nganga (200-1993) did not help to save the game for Bangui. BGRn-American guard Michael Nwabuzor (188-1996, college: NMHU) added 8 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Bangui's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Defending Libyan champion moved-up to second place, which they share with P.Luanda and Bangui. Ahly Benghazi will again meet Bangui (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Bangui will play against the league's leader Al Ahly and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ahly Benghazi: K.Murphy 21+5reb+6ast, P.Jackson 20+7reb+11ast, M.Deng 20+8reb+1ast, S.Diabate 17+5reb+5ast, J.Lual-Acuil Jr. 5+5reb, G.Almaghribi 5+6reb
Bangui: R.Fula Nganga 19+1reb+2ast, K.Yasser 12+2reb+3ast, J.Djimrabaye 9+7reb+3ast, M.Nwabuzor 8+9reb+4ast, N.Omega 7+9reb, D.Thierry 7+4reb+2ast

Al Ahly C. - City Oilers 99-76

An interesting game for Egyptian Al Ahly (3-1) which hosted in Cairo 4th ranked Ugandan City Oilers (1-3). First ranked Al Ahly had an easy win 99-76. Al Ahly looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Ehab Amin (193-1995, college: Oregon) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 5 assists. American-Libyan swingman Tony Mitchell (198-1989, college: Alabama) contributed with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American point guard Patrick Rembert (185-1990, college: UC Irvine) replied with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and South Sudanese center Khaman Maluach (217-2006, college: Duke) added 16 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for City Oilers. Five Al Ahly and four City Oilers players scored in double figures. Al Ahly have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Egyptian champion maintains first position with 3-1 record, which they share with FUS Rabat. City Oilers lost third consecutive game. Defending Ugandan champion dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Cape Town T.. Al Ahly is again looking forward to face City Oilers (#4) in Kampala in the next round. City Oilers will play at home against the league's second-placed Ahly Benghazi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Al Ahly C.: E.Amin 16+4reb+5ast, M.Lyons 14+2reb+4ast, A.Elmaraghy 13+1reb, A.Gendy 12+2reb, P.Ali 12+2reb+2ast, T.Mitchell 11+8reb+4ast
City Oilers: P.Rembert 21+7reb+6ast, K.Maluach 16+8reb, R.Culpepper 15+4reb+2ast, B.Ahmed 14+4reb+1ast, D.Miller 8+7reb+4ast, R.Opong 2+2reb

Bangui - City Oilers 101-88

Another interesting game for Central African Bangui (2-2) which hosted one of their biggest challengers Ugandan City Oilers (1-3). Seventh ranked Bangui had an easy win 101-88. Bangui players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Thierry Darlan (198-2004) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and BGRn-American guard Michael Nwabuzor (188-1996, college: NMHU) who added 13 points and 9 assists during the contest. Nwabuzor is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Bangui's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side South Sudanese center Khaman Maluach (217-2006, college: Duke) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and American Dane Miller (198, college: Rutgers) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Bangui moved-up to second place, which they share with P.Luanda and Ahly Benghazi. City Oilers lost third consecutive game. Defending Ugandan champion dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with Cape Town T.. Bangui will play against league's second-placed Ahly Benghazi at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. City Oilers will play against the league's leader Al Ahly and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bangui: D.Thierry 22+10reb+2ast, E.Ganapamo 19+3reb+3ast, R.Fula Nganga 19+3reb+1ast, J.Djimrabaye 13+4reb+7ast, M.Nwabuzor 13+3reb+9ast, W.Nyang 8+1reb
City Oilers: K.Maluach 29+12reb+2ast, D.Miller 13+9reb+3ast, B.Ahmed 12+1reb, P.Rembert 12+5ast, R.Culpepper 10+2reb+5ast, J.Okello 4+2reb+3ast

Al Ahly C. - Ahly Benghazi 98-86

Basketball Africa League top team - Egyptian Al Ahly (3-1) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat sixth ranked Libyan Ahly Benghazi (2-2) in Cairo 98-86. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The winners were led by American guard Mark Lyons (185-1989, college: Arizona) who scored that evening 20 points and American-Libyan swingman Tony Mitchell (198-1989, college: Alabama) supported him with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Al Ahly C. players scored in double figures. Al Ahly C.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 25 points and 7 rebounds by American guard Kevin Murphy (197-1990, college: Tenn Tech) did not help to save the game for Ahly Benghazi. His fellow American import guard Pierre Jackson (180-1991, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) added 26 points and 5 assists for lost side. Al Ahly have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Egyptian champion maintains first position with 3-1 record, which they share with FUS Rabat. Defending Libyan champion Ahly Benghazi dropped to the second place with two games lost. They share the position with P.Luanda and Bangui. Al Ahly will meet City Oilers (#4) in the next round. Ahly Benghazi will play against Bangui and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Al Ahly C.: M.Lyons 20+3reb+3ast, P.Gardner 16+5reb, T.Mitchell 15+6reb+4ast, P.Ali 12+4reb+1ast, E.Amin 9+4reb+2ast, O.Oraby 8+3reb+1ast
Ahly Benghazi: P.Jackson 26+3reb+5ast, K.Murphy 25+7reb+3ast, J.Lual-Acuil Jr. 18+9reb+3ast, M.Deng 9+7reb+1ast, S.Diabate 4+3reb+4ast, G.Almaghribi 2+3reb