NB Staoueli don secure place for “Elite 16” stage of Basketball Africa League qualifiers as dem beat Cape Verde’s Kriol Star 84-69 for Tripoli on Friday. The result complete Algerian side group campaign for West Division with two wins and one defeat, afta 93-69 loss to Al-Ittihad and 92-77 win over Stade Malien.
Staoueli establish early advantage against Kriol Star, dey lead 21-16 after first quarter. Second period finish level at 15-15, but Algerian club regain control with 24-20 third quarter and 24-18 final period. Mohamed Harat lead team with 19 points and 11 rebounds, plus six assists and four steals. His performance earn am rating of 30.
The club, wey na Algerian champion and winner of Algerian Cup for 2025, go travel to Abidjan for West Division “Elite 16” from 10 to 15 November. The stage go determine which teams advance to 2027 Basketball Africa League, Africa main club competition.
NB Staoueli next objective na to continue him rise for qualifiers and reach final phase of BAL.
