BDL 2025 action heats up at Don Bosco

DAR ES SALAAM: ACTION in the Basketball Dar es Salaam League (BDL) 2025 continues tomorrow with four thrilling fixtures lined up at Don Bosco, Upanga.

According to the Saturday fixture released by Haleluya Kavalambe, the Technical and Competition Director of the Basketball Dar es Salaam Association (BD), fans can expect a full day of exciting basketball action in both the men and women’s categories.

In the women’s category, the day tips off at 11:00 a.m. with Kigamboni Queens taking on Twalipo Queens. Kigamboni, currently 11th with just two wins from seven games, will be hoping to bounce back from a difficult run.

Their opponents, Twalipo Queens, sit 6th on the table with five wins and two losses and are pushing hard for a top-eight finish to secure a playoff spot.

The second women’s match sees bottom-placed Mgulani Stars facing Real Dream at 1:00 p.m. Mgulani Stars, winless in seven games, are desperate for a breakthrough.

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Real Dream, who are 10th on the table, will be equally determined to widen the gap from the relegation zone, making it a crucial encounter for both teams.

At 4:30 p.m., Jeshi Stars square off against DB Lioness in a top-tier women’s clash. Unbeaten Jeshi Stars (6W-0L) are currently fourth and looking to extend their winning streak, while third-placed DB Lioness (6W-1L) aim to close the gap with joint-leaders Tausi Royals and JKT Stars. The day’s main event comes at 7:00 p.m. when UDSM Outsiders take on ABC in the men’s Category.

UDSM Outsiders, 7th with five wins from seven outings, face a daunting task against second-placed ABC, who remain unbeaten in the league with seven wins. ABC trail leaders Dar City by two points and will be looking to maintain pressure in the title race.

Dar City currently top the men’s table with a perfect record of 8 wins and 16 points. ABC, with 14 points from seven games, are tied with newly promoted Stein Warriors, who have played eight matches.

JKT are in fourth place with 13 points, followed closely by Pazi, who were in action against Polisi yesterday evening and also have 13 points from seven games.