Al Ittihad of Libya win one international friendly tournament for Damascus on Friday 16 October, dem edge Union of Alexandria 88-85 for Al Fayhaa hall. The three-point victory over the Egypt side end one short trip to Syria and give the Libya club one morale-boost trophy before the Road to BAL qualifiers.
Al Ittihad control the game from the opening quarter, dem lead 19-18 afta ten minutes and 45-42 for break. The Libya side extend dia advantage to 67-59 by the end of the third quarter, but Union of Alexandria stage one late fightback, dem cut the gap to 80-79 with two minutes remain before e level at 81-81. Al Ittihad hold on to win by three.
Both finalists don advance through the semi-finals with comfortable wins. Al Ittihad beat Lebanon Antranik 112-99, while Union of Alexandria defeat the same opponent fellow Lebanese side Sharjah 86-72.
The Damascus trophy no bring qualification for the Basketball Africa League. Al Ittihad still need progress through the Road to BAL, e go start on 21 October for the main hall for Tripoli. The Libya club go face Stade Malien, Algeria Staouéli and Kriol Star of Cape Verde, with the top two for each group go advance to the Elite 16. The match against Kriol Star dey scheduled for Thursday 22 October at 18:30 local time.
