The road to the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025 championship is heating up as the semi-finals are now confirmed after thrilling quarter-final clashes at SunBet Arena. Defending champions Petro de Luanda survived a tough battle, while APR, Al Ahli Tripoli, and Al Ittihad also booked their spots in the final four.Here’s everything you need to know about the semifinal matchups, key takeaways from the quarters, and what to expect next.
Quarterfinal Results Recap
June 8, 2025 (SunBet Arena)
✔ Al Ahly Tripoli 107 - 81 Kriol Star (Tripoli dominates!)
✔ Al Ittihad Alexandria 86 - 83 FUS Rabat (A nail-biter!)
June 9, 2025 (SunBet Arena)
✔ APR 104 - 73 Rivers Hoopers (Rwandan giants crush Nigerian hopes!)
✔ Petro de Luanda 95 - 84 US Monastir (Angolans outlast Tunisian champs!)
Semi-Final Matchups (June 11, 2025)
⏰ 4:00 PM (local time) – Al Ahly Tripoli 🇱🇾 vs APR 🇷🇼
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Tripoli’s firepower (107 pts last game!) vs APR’s defensive discipline
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Key Battle: APR’s Aliou Diarra (C) vs Tripoli’s star guards
⏰ 7:00 PM (local time) – Al Ittihad Alexandria 🇪🇬 vs Petro de Luanda 🇦🇴
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Alexandria’s clutch gene (3-pt win vs FUS) vs Petro’s experience
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X-Factor: Petro’s Patrick Gardner (13 pts, 11 reb last game)
Road to the Finals (June 14, 2025)
The two semifinal winners will face off in the BAL 2025 Championship for continental supremacy!
Who’s the Favorite?
✔ APR – Best defensive record
✔ Petro de Luanda – Most balanced squad
✔ Al Ahly Tripoli – Highest-scoring team
✔ Al Ittihad – Dark horse with momentum
📺 How to Watch on Mechitv
Venue: SunBet Arena, South Africa
Semis: June 11 (4 PM & 7 PM)
Finals: June 14
LIVE on BAL Youtube | #BAL2025 #AfricanBasketball
Predictions & Key Storylines
✔ Petro’s Title Defense – Can they overcome Al Ittihad’s resilience?
✔ APR’s Dominance – Will their momentum carry them past Al Ahli Tripoli?
✔ North African Powerhouses – Al Ahli & Al Ittihad aim to bring the trophy home.