2026 Road to BAL: Matero Magic Secure Final Elite 16 Spot

- November 2, 2025
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Corey Boyd
Corey Boyd

Matero Magic - Bravehearts 74-59

Matero Magic clinched the final Group E berth in the Elite 16 after defeating Bravehearts 74–59 in a decisive matchup between two teams that entered with identical 2–2 records.
Jacob Mushinge (2004) led the way for Matero with a stellar shooting display from beyond the arc, sinking six of eight three-point attempts to finish with a game-high 20 points. Elijah Mukalebai added 16 points with his trademark speed and energy, while Corey Boyd (206-C-1998) contributed 11 points in a strong performance inside the paint.
With the win, Matero Magic advance to the Elite 16.

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Group A
3
3-2
5
1-4
6
0-5
Group B
1
4-1
5
2-3
6
0-5
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Last Updated: 5/3/2026
Basketball Africa League Stats Leaders
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Randall_Craig_1

Tigers
(193-SG-1996)
Avg: 36.1

22.5
22.3
Basketball Africa League Player of the Week: Round 4(RS)
Omar Abada

Club Africain
(189-PG-93)