CSKA returns to Bulgarian basketball elite with victory

CSKA marked its return to the Bulgarian National Basketball League (NBL) with a 100-95 victory over Politehnika in a first-round match. The game was closely contested, remaining tied at 48-48 at halftime. CSKA secured the win in the fourth quarter after maintaining a narrow lead.

Key individual performances for CSKA included Nana Antwi-Boasiako, who recorded a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Martin Rusev, who contributed 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Aleksandar Aleksandrov also added 19 points and 9 rebounds. For Politehnika, Vasil Popov scored 24 points and Filip Bozhkovich recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

CSKA President Ginko Vasilev expressed the significance of the win, noting the effort required to return to the elite division. He emphasized the importance of the club's youth development and the role of the team as a model for younger players in the academy.