Rivers Hoopers Triumph Over FUS Rabat in Second Game of Kalahari Conference, Following Victory Over Stade Malien
Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers continued their dominant run in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Season 5, securing an 88-82 victory over the host team, FUS de Rabat, in their second game of the Kalahari Conference at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco.
)
22:03 - 02.04.2025
Rivers Hoopers touch down in Morocco for BAL Kalahari Conference
Nigeria's representative, Rivers Hoopers has arrived at the BAL Kalahari Conference in Morocco.
)
22:38 - 05.04.2025
BAL: Rivers Hoopers defeat Stade Malien 81-60 in Kalahari Conference opener
The BAL is back with River Hoopers defeating Stade Malien 81-60 to start the Kalahari Conference.
This win comes on the heels of a commanding 81-58 victory over Stade Malien in their opening game, marking a strong start for the Nigerian champions in the BAL’s historic first tip-off in Morocco.
Rivers Hoopers with a big win
Rivers Hoopers finished third-place in the 2024 BAL season and entered the Kalahari Conference with high expectations.
Carrying that momentum into their second game, Rivers Hoopers faced a tougher challenge against FUS de Rabat, a Moroccan basketball giant.
PAY ATTENTION: Check out Bet Of The Day page - we provide expert tips
Canadian-Nigerian guard Kelvin Amayo led the charge with 19 points against Stade de Nalien and was also the top scorer against FUS Rabat.
He had 23 points and four assists with help from Madut Akec with 25 points, eight rebounds and two assists.
FUS, despite the loss, showed fight, with their experienced roster pushing the Hoopers to the brink in a game that remained competitive until the final buzzer.
Rivers Hoopers return to action when they take on Al Ittihad Alexandria on Tuesday, April 8, 2024.