Uganda’s Nam Blazers opened their BAL 2027 qualifying campaign with a 109-45 victory over Ushundzi Basket of Comoros in Group D. Makhtar Gueye joined the Ougandan champions shortly before the first day of qualifying action.
Gueye scored 20 points, collected 8 rebounds and posted a performance rating of 22. Nam Blazers established control with a 31-14 first quarter and maintained the same 17-point margin in the second, which they also won.
The Ougandan side won the third period 20-11 before closing the contest with a 27-6 final quarter. Ushundzi Basket finished the match on the receiving end of Nam Blazers’ commanding advantage.
Gueye arrived before the qualifiers after featuring for ASC Ville de Dakar at the BAL 2025. The qualifying phase in Ouganda is scheduled from 21 to 25 October 2026.
