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FUS Rabat opens Basketball Africa League Sahara Conference against JCA Kings
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The Basketball Africa League Sahara Conference begins this Friday, with FUS Rabat representing Morocco for the third consecutive season. FUS, coached by Saïd El Bouzidi, will open their campaign against the Ivorian team JCA Kings. The JCA Kings are described as athletic, technical, and clever, posing a challenge due to their ability to draw fouls. FUS will then face the Maktown Flyers from Nigeria, an unpredictable team with talented guards, followed by ASC Ville de Dakar from Senegal, known for their power and rebounding. Later, FUS will encounter two North African teams: Club Africain, recognized for their tough defense, and Al Ahly of Egypt, considered a favorite due to their tactical discipline and precise shooting. FUS's roster combines experienced players like Abdelhakim Zouita and Soufiane Kourdou with new foreign recruits Will Perry, Anthony Pritchard, and Abdoulaye Harouna. The team aims to compensate for the departure of Omar Abada. Rabat is hosting the BAL Sahara Conference 2026 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, highlighting Morocco's growing presence in African sports.
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