Mali stuns Spain for historic second win at Women's Basketball World Cup

Mali shocked Spain with a historic victory at the Women's Basketball World Cup, securing only their second win in tournament history. The upset injected excitement and unpredictability into the competition.

5 Sept, 16:54 — 5 Sept, 22:30

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Mali, a lower-ranked African team, earned only its second-ever Women's Basketball World Cup victory by upsetting Spain, a European powerhouse. The win highlights the growing competitiveness and global depth in women's basketball, and gives Mali a historic milestone after years of tournament struggles.

Key entitiesMali Spain Kone Women's Basketball World Cup Hungary Nigeria

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

Mali shock Spain for historic second win at Women’s Basketball World Cup

Kone has 19 points and 10 rebounds in 82-73 upset Hungary hold off Nigeria 71-67 for long-awaited win Mali improve to 2-10 all-time at World Cup Mali pulled off the first stunner of the Women’s Basketball World Cup by shocking Spain 82-73 on Saturday. It was only the second win ever in tournament history for the African country, who beat Senegal in overtime in 2010. Continue reading...

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YahooMostly Factual1d ago