The Tunisian and Libyan teams have qualified for the semi-finals after defeating Somalia and Kuwait, respectively. In the first match, the Tunisian team had no difficulty winning by a margin of 21 points (74/95), despite the strong support from the Somali community throughout the game. The Tunisian national team led in the first quarter with 12/22, the third quarter with 24/31, and the last quarter with 15/21. Somali player Fouad Sharif managed to score the highest with 26 points.
The second match between Libya and Kuwait was more exciting and competitive, ending with the first team's victory (76/89), despite the first half ending in a tie (39/39). The Libyan team, coached by the experienced Fouad Abou Shakra and supported by a large crowd of Libyan fans, managed to assert its dominance in defense and offense in the final minutes, setting up a showdown with the Tunisian opponent in the semi-finals tomorrow. Libyan player Naceem Ismail scored the highest with 26 points, followed closely by his American teammate Omar Fawaz with two points less.
The semi-final matches will take place tomorrow, Tuesday. In the first match, the Tunisian and Libyan teams will meet at 4:30 PM local time, while the second match will feature Egypt and the UAE at 7 PM. Additionally, Mohammed Abu Shadi, General Director of Broadcasting at Nile Sports Channel, mentioned that the final rounds will be broadcast using the latest HD graphic technologies and the highest video quality.
