Al Ittihad of Libya defeat Alexandria Union of Egypt 88-85 on Friday 16 October for Al Fayhaa hall for Damascus, winning di international friendly tournament by three points. Di title cap good Syrian trip for di Libyan side before one matter wey far pass dat one for Road to BAL.
Al Ittihad edge first quarter 19-18 and dem lead 45-42 for half-time, stretch di margin to eight points at 67-59 afta three quarters. Alexandria Union close di gap to one point at 80-79 wit two minutes lef and level am at 81-81 before di Libyans pull clear for final stretch.
Both finalists don reach di final wit comfortable wins for di semis, Al Ittihad beat Lebanon Antranik 112-99 and Alexandria Union see off Sharjah 86-72. Di Damascus trophy no offer place for Basketball Africa League; clubs must instead qualify through Road to BAL.
Al Ittihad go resume competitive action on 21 October for grande salle de Tripoli, where dem go face Stade Malien, Algeria Staouéli and Cape Verde Kriol Star. Their match against Kriol Star dey schedule for Thursday 22 October at 18:30 local time (17:30 for Brazzaville). Di top two from di group go advance to di Elite 16, di next qualification stage.
