Mali

Fédération Malienne de Basketball

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Weekly Updates

March 26, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 2 Weekly Review: 26/03/2025

In this FIBA Africa Zone 2 Weekly Review, we're travelling to Cape Verde, where a Senegalese coach is aiming for a clean sweep in the championship, before landing in Mali where the Tournoi de l'Amitié tipped off, and we land in Senegal where BAL and Wave signed a partenership deal. Read more below.

Tournament News

February 25, 2025

Mali Ends AfroBasket Qualifiers Strong, Outclasses Morocco 80-66 to Finish with a Balanced Record

Mali closed their AfroBasket Qualifiers campaign with an 80-66 win over Morocco, finishing 3-3. Siriman Kanoute (23 points) and Aliou Diarra (20 points, 10 rebounds) led the charge, while Morocco struggled to keep pace, ending winless in Group A.

Game Updates

February 23, 2025

Mali enthralls with a shock win over South Sudan.

Mali stunned South Sudan 75-72, securing just their second win in five meetings. Siriman Kanouté’s 15-point, 10-assist double-double fueled a comeback after halftime. The win sealed Mali’s AfroBasket spot, while South Sudan finished second in Group A.

Tournament News

February 22, 2025

Congo DR Stuns Mali with Late Surge to Secure AfroBasket 2025 Spot!

Congo DR stormed back from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Mali 65-59, maintaining their perfect 4-0 record in Group A. Rolly Fula’s clutch shooting and Jordan Sakho’s double-double powered the Congolese to AfroBasket 2025 qualification.

Team Profiles

February 16, 2025

Mali: FIBA Men's AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Team Preview

With a 1-2 record, Mali faces a tough final window against Morocco, South Sudan, and DR Congo. Despite youth success, they struggle at AfroBasket. Can they turn things around and secure their ticket to Angola?

Tournament News

February 13, 2025

FIBA Men's AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Preview: The Final Window is Upon Us

The final window of the FIBA Men's AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers is here! With 20 teams fighting for 11 spots, the stakes are sky-high. Who will rise, and who will fall short? Catch all the action as Africa’s best battle for qualification!