Dar City rout Namuwongo Blazers in Tanzania

Dar City Basketball Team - Namuwongo Blazers 83-70

Dar City Basketball Team rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Namuwongo Blazers 83-70 in a thrilling 2026 Road to BAL matchup. The Blazers came out firing, taking a 32-22 lead after the first quarter, but Dar City responded with a lockdown second quarter, holding Namuwongo to just 10 points while cutting the deficit to one by halftime (43-42). The momentum fully shifted in the second half, where Dar City’s defense tightened and their offense found rhythm, outscoring the Blazers 40-28 across the final two quarters. With 26 points in the fourth alone, Dar City sealed a statement win, showcasing their resilience and positioning themselves as serious contenders in the qualifiers.
Angok Deng (203-F-1992, college: Baylor) stepped up with 25 points and Nisre Zouzoua (188-G-1996, college: Nevada) notched 20. Jaycson Ray replied with 28 points in the losing effort.