THE Munali Suns have booked their place in the Elite 16 phase of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) qualifiers, completing their Group E campaign with a flawless record. The Zambian outfit sealed their progression with a resounding 80-60 victory over South Africa’s Soweto Panthers at NASDEC in Lusaka on Tuesday. The game was a tale of two halves, with the Suns laying the foundation early. By the end of the first quarter, they had already established an eight-point lead (21-13). Heading into the second quarter, the Suns maintained their momentum, holding a 26-18 advantage with 7:28 left on the clock. While the Panthers tried to claw their way back, the Suns’ defensive structure held firm. Jared Mweetwa was the standout...