2026 Road to BAL: Al Ahly Benghazi win the opener in Mali

Al Ahly Benghazi - Centre Fédéral de Guinée 88-60

Al Ahly Benghazi cruised to a dominant 88-60 victory over Centre Fédéral de Guinée in the 2026 Road to BAL qualifiers. The Libyan side established control early, leading 24-15 after the first quarter and extending their advantage to 46-28 by halftime. Despite a balanced third quarter where both teams scored 20 points, Al Ahly maintained their intensity, closing the game with a strong 22-point fourth quarter. Centre Fédéral struggled to match the pace and physicality throughout, with their only competitive stretch coming in the third period. The win highlights Al Ahly Benghazi’s strong form as they continue their campaign to qualify for the 2026 Basketball Africa League.
Sofian Hamad (204-SF-1998) top-scored for the winners with 22 points and Miye Oni netted 14. Aboubacar Savane (SG-2004) scored 11 in a loss, whilst Elhadj Bah brought 10.