2026 Road to BAL: CRBT secure a hard-fought win over AS Douanes

Centre de Reference de Basketball de Tombouctou- AS Douanes 63-54

Centre de Référence de Basketball de Tombouctou (CRBT) secured a hard-fought 63-54 victory over AS Douanes in the 2026 Road to BAL qualifiers. After a slow start, trailing 14-17 in the first quarter, CRBT surged ahead with a strong defensive effort in the second, outscoring Douanes 17-9 to take a 31-26 halftime lead. The game remained competitive through the third, but CRBT maintained composure and sealed the win with an 18-point final quarter. Despite AS Douanes’ early momentum, their inconsistency on offense proved costly. The result marks a significant win for CRBT as they continue their push for a coveted spot in the 2026 Basketball Africa League.
Binaly Toure scored 12 points for the winners. Koin Traore replied with the same number of points in defeat.