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August 7, 2026
Reigning champions Mali overpower Morocco 66-45 in their opening game
Defending Champions, Mali, delivered an authoritative performance at the U18 AfroBasket opening day, overpowering Morocco 66-45 in a relentless display of dominant basketball. At the heart of this victory was Abdoul Karim Diallo, whose standout individual play dictated the tempo and left the Moroccans searching for answers. He recorded 21 points, 17 rebounds, six blocks and three steals. The decisive win firmly establishes Mali's title defense as the standard to beat in the tournament.
