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Al Ittihad Makes BAL History with Perfect Season in Kalahari Conference

Egypt’s Al Ittihad secures a flawless 6-0 record, while Rivers Hoopers advance to playoffs and Stade Malien exits winless under the expanded format.

Overview

  • Al Ittihad became the first team in Africa League (BAL) history to achieve a perfect 6-0 regular season record in the Kalahari Conference.
  • Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers finished second in the Kalahari Conference with a 4-2 record, securing their spot in the upcoming BAL playoffs in Pretoria.
  • Mali's Stade Malien set an unwanted milestone as the first team to go winless in a six-game BAL season under the expanded format, finishing 0-6.
  • FUS Rabat ended third in the Kalahari Conference with a 2-4 record and faces uncertainty regarding playoff qualification, depending on results from other conferences.
  • The BAL's new format, introduced in 2024, added the Kalahari Conference and extended the regular season, reshaping competition dynamics and playoff seeding.