Basketball / Women's World Cup: Mali achieves an upset, Nigeria defeated, results from Saturday

Author: Jacques PEKEMSIPublished on: September 5, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Basketball / Women's World Cup: Mali achieves an upset, Nigeria defeated, results from Saturday

Mali achieved an upset by defeating Nigeria in the Women's Basketball World Cup. This victory marks a turning point for the Malian team, which managed to exceed expectations. The results from Saturday also highlight other notable performances in the tournament.

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