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Zamboanga Valientes’ Adonis Thomas, Forthsky Padrigao and Nic Cabañero during a game in the Dubai International Basketball Championship 2025. –DUBAI BASKETBALL PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Zamboanga Valientes couldn’t catch a break as they lost steam anew after a strong start and fell to Al Ahly Tripoli, 107-84, in the Dubai International Basketball Championship 2025 on Monday (Manila time) at Al Nasr Club.

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The Filipino club failed to sustain its 17-point first-half lead as Al Ahly Tripoli surged in the last two quarters with Mohamed Sadi and Wuat Alok leading the charge with 25 and 24 points, respectively.

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Zamboanga kept the Libyan club within striking distance, 86-80 after Adonis Thomas hit a much-needed try with six minutes to go but Sadi and Alok restored the order and ended the game with a 21-4 run.

Naseim Badrush was also instrumental for Al Ahly with 19 points and eight assists. Deng Angok Yak sparked the bench with 17 points and five rebounds, while Pierre Jackson added 11 points and five assists.

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Just like in their 97-82 loss to Al Sharjah where they blew a 15-point lead in the first quarter, the Valientes led early in the second quarter, 36-19, before Al Ahly stole the momentum.

Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla led the Philippine delegation to the Middle East country during the mission that runs until October 15.

In a statement Monday, the BIR said Commissioner Lumagui Jr. revived the agency’s Educational Tour Program for students on October 1, 2024, when the BIR National Office hosted 94 Business Administration students from the Batangas State University.

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Zamboanga fell to a 0-2 record with Sam Deguara leading the charge of the Filipinos with 25 points and eight rebounds.

Thomas finished with 24 points from four triples on top of four rebounds and three assists, while Nic Cabañero was the lone local to score in double digits with 14 points off the bench.

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The Valientes hope to turn things around against Sagesse Sports Club set on Wednesday, while the unbeaten Strong Group Athletics battles Beirut First early Tuesday.

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