Michael Fakuade joins Zamalek for the BAL

Nigerian power forward Michael Fakuade has joined Zamalek SC to play in the first-ever BAL season. The 32-year old player comes over from King Wilki Szczecin in Poland.

Fakuade was born in the United States and has had a long career in several European countries, including France, Spain and Germany.

The Polish team announced his departure to play for the Egyptian team today on Twitter. Fakuade was averaging 12.3 points and 6.6 rebounds in the Polish first division PLK.

Kontrakt na występy w NBA Basketball Africa League, z egipskim zespołem – Zamalek podpisał Michael Fakuade.
Historyczne rozgrywki startują w niedzielę 16 maja, a ich finał przewidziany jest na niedzielę 30 maja. W przedsięwzięciu weźmie udział 12 zespołów z całej Afryki. #plkpl pic.twitter.com/3hei4v4rxY

— KingWilki (@KingWilki) April 17, 2021

Fakuade will play for Zamalek under the recently hired Spanish coach Augustí Julbe.