Ils sont à la maison ! Ayoub Nouhi sends message to Moroccan fans ahead of BAL clash
FUS Rabat guard Ayoub Nouhi has delivered a heartfelt message to Moroccan basketball fans as his team prepares for a pivotal Basketball Africa League (BAL) game at home. The Belgian-Moroccan player took to Instagram to rally support, posting the rallying cry “Ils sont à la maison !” alongside a team video that quickly garnered attention from supporters across North Africa.
The post comes as FUS Rabat gears up for its BAL campaign, with Nouhi emerging as one of the team’s key contributors. According to his FIBA profile, the 25-year-old small forward has been averaging 11.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game for Morocco’s senior national team in recent FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers. His club form has been equally impressive, with FUS Rabat recording averages of 11.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in Africa Champions Club competitions leading into the BAL season.
Nouhi’s basketball journey reflects his dual heritage. Born in Brussels, Belgium on January 7, 1999, he developed his game across multiple continents. After graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2020, he brought his skills to Morocco, where he has become a valuable asset for FUS Rabat in the BAL. His versatility as a 6’5″ small forward allows him to contribute on both ends of the floor, as evidenced by his shooting splits of 57.1% from two-point range, and 40.0% from three-point distance during Morocco’s 2025 AfroBasket qualifying campaign.
The Basketball Africa League represents the premier professional basketball competition on the continent, featuring top clubs from across Africa. FUS Rabat’s participation puts them in direct competition with other elite teams, making home-court advantage a crucial factor in their pursuit of advancement. Nouhi’s message specifically addresses the Moroccan fanbase, acknowledging their potential impact on the team’s performance in front of a home crowd.
As the BAL season progresses, FUS Rabat will look to leverage the support of their local supporters while relying on players like Nouhi to deliver consistent performances. The guard’s ability to score efficiently, combined with his rebounding and playmaking, positions him as a key figure in the team’s aspirations for deep playoff runs.
For Moroccan basketball enthusiasts, Nouhi’s message serves as both an invitation and a promise – an invitation to fill the stands and create an intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams, and a promise that the team will compete with passion and determination in return for their support.
The next checkpoint for FUS Rabat in the Basketball Africa League will be their upcoming BAL fixture, where they will look to translate fan support into tangible results on the court. Fans eager to follow the team’s progress can stay updated through official BAL channels and FUS Rabat’s social media platforms for real-time updates, behind-the-scenes content, and game-day information.
As the BAL competition heats up, the connection between team and community remains vital. With players like Ayoub Nouhi bridging cultural divides through their play and communication, FUS Rabat aims to strengthen that bond with every possession, every defensive stop, and every basket scored in front of their home crowd.
