Urunani and Namuwongo Blazers don qualify for Elite 16 of Road to BAL 2027 after dem finish among the leading teams for Group D of Eastern Division. The first phase take place for Hoima, Uganda, where Senegal internationals Cheikh Bamba Diallo and Makhtar Gueye shine for their respective clubs.
Makhtar Gueye contribute to Namuwongo Blazers’ successful group campaign. E score 20 points and collect 8 rebounds against Ushundzi Basket before e add 15 points and 5 rebounds against COSPN. E also record 17 points and 8 rebounds as Blazers defeat Patriots 85-81 after extra time.
Diallo play for all four of Urunani’s victories as the Burundian club complete the group stage without defeat. E score 12 points against COSPN of Madagascar and 24 against Patriots of South Sudan. His highest-scoring performance come against Ushundzi Basket, when e register 27 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
Urunani complete the phase with 81-79 win over Namuwongo Blazers and finish at the top of the group. Both clubs go now target one place for the final phase of the Basketball Africa League.
