Mali

Fédération Malienne de Basketball

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Weekly Updates

September 16, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 16/09/2024

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: FIBA U18 AfroBasket wrapped up in South Africa, Petro de Luanda unsuccessful in Singapore, Playoffs in Botswana get underway, Zimbabwean champions begin camp ahead of Road To BAL.

Game Updates

September 16, 2024

Mali complete double swoop at U18 AfroBasket

Mali secured their third FIBA U18 AfroBasket title with a 60-51 victory over Cameroon at the University of Pretoria on Saturday night. Youssouf Traore led Mali with 15 points and 14 rebounds, while Amadou Traore added 12 points and 14 rebounds.

Game Updates

September 16, 2024

Mali crowned nonuplet champions at U18 Women’s AfroBasket

Mali's U18 women's basketball team won their ninth FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket title by defeating Nigeria 76-56, setting a new continental record. Oummou Koumare led Mali to victory with 31 points, earning MVP honors and solidifying her nation's dominance in the tournament.

Game Updates

September 14, 2024

Magical Beggi powers Nigeria to U18 Women's AfroBasket final

Idubamo Beggi led Nigeria to a 71-67 victory over Uganda in the 2024 U18 Women's AfroBasket semifinals with an impressive 23 points. Despite Uganda's strong performance and a tight contest throughout, missed opportunities and shooting woes in the final moments cost them the game.

Game Updates

September 14, 2024

Resilient Mali stun Senegal, join Cameroon in AfroBasket U18 final

Mali secured a dramatic 68-60 victory over Senegal in their semi-final clash, a rematch of the 2018 final. Despite a challenging first half where Senegal built a substantial lead, Mali's resurgence in the third quarter, led by Sekou Ousmane Bagayoko, turned the game around.

Game Updates

September 14, 2024

Mali Dominates Cameroon 103-45, to Advance to U18 Women's AfroBasket Final

Mali Defeats Cameroon to Secure the First Spot in the FIBA U18 Women's Afrobasket Finals in a Tough Encounter that Saw Cameroon Struggling Offensively.