Mali

Fédération Malienne de Basketball

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Game Updates

September 14, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Cameroon Stuns Mali 55-53 to Secure Bronze Medal

Cameroon completed a thrilling 55-53 comeback over defending champions Mali to claim bronze at the 2025 FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket. Key fourth-quarter heroics from Samnick, Mbaha and Messina powered the historic victory in Kigali, Rwanda.

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September 14, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Mali Clinch Bronze Medal with Thrilling 58-51 Victory

Mali’s U16 men secured bronze at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket, defeating Egypt 58-51. Clutch plays, defensive intensity, and key performances from Keita, Doumbia, and Ballo propelled Mali, reinforcing their status as one of Africa’s top youth basketball development programs.

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September 14, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Cameroon Edge Mali 61-56 to Reach First-Ever Final

Cameroon chase a first-ever title, aiming to surpass all senior AfroBasket achievements. Mali, meanwhile, face familiar rivals Egypt, with their 10-match history split evenly and the West Africans claiming a 67-62 group-stage victory this year.

Game Updates

September 14, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Côte d’Ivoire Stun Mali to End an Era at the FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket

Côte d’Ivoire shocked eight-time champions Mali 45–40 in the U16 Women’s AfroBasket semi-finals, ending Mali’s historic dominance. The Ivorians’ resilience secured their first-ever final appearance and a ticket to the 2026 FIBA U16 Women’s World Cup, marking a new era.

Tournament News

September 13, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Mali Zooms Into Final Four With Crucial Win Over Tunisia

Mali edged Tunisia 73-70 to reach the FIBA U16 AfroBasket 2025 semifinals, staying unbeaten. Adama Sima posted a 13-point double-double, while Moustapha Doumbia’s clutch late basket sealed victory as Mali capitalised on turnovers and fast breaks to advance.

Game Updates

September 12, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Mali are Semi-Final Bound After Defeating Angola 57-41

The defending champions continue to show dominance as they book yet another semi-final spot in the quest of their nineth consecutive championship. They defeated Angola after an entertaining game with the final score of 57-41.