Al Ittihad Defeats Stade Malien in Basketball
Al Ittihad maintained control throughout the game to secure a 74-67 victory over Stade Malien.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Basketball
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Al Ittihad defeated Stade Malien 74-67 in a group-phase basketball game. Al Ittihad led for nearly the entire contest, while Stade Malien never held a lead.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the group-phase standings for both clubs as they compete for a path forward in the tournament. Al Ittihad established dominance early, effectively dictating the pace of play for the majority of the match.
Al Ittihad held a maximum lead of 26 points during the game and led for 39 minutes 24 seconds. Ivan Almeida contributed 21 points for the winners, while Kelvin Amayo led all scorers with 25 points for Stade Malien.
The players
Al Ittihad
This professional basketball club competes in regional and international tournaments.
Stade Malien
This sports organization maintains a competitive basketball team that participates in continental matchups.
Ivan Almeida
He is a professional basketball player who recorded 21 points in this match for Al Ittihad.
Kelvin Amayo
He is a professional basketball player who led all scorers with 25 points for Stade Malien.
The details
Al Ittihad opened the contest with an 11-0 scoring run, establishing an early advantage that they never relinquished. Despite a 12-point run by Stade Malien during the third quarter, the game remained tied for only 36 seconds total.
Timeline
The game took place on October 23, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This group-phase victory improves Al Ittihad's standing in the tournament rankings. The loss places pressure on Stade Malien to recover in their remaining matches to maintain their qualification hopes.
The game was defined by Al Ittihad leading for 39 minutes and 24 seconds, leaving only 36 seconds of tied play. With no lead changes, the game data confirms a lopsided control by the winning side.
The takeaway
Maintaining early momentum is critical in group-phase competition to avoid high-pressure scenarios later in the match. Teams should focus on defensive consistency to prevent the kind of scoring streaks that allowed Stade Malien to briefly challenge in the third quarter.
Further reading
For more on international matchups, visit the Basketball page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Eurobasket LLC.
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