Results

African Championship Women 08/03 18:00 1 Nigeria Women v Mali Women L 78-64
African Championship Women 08/02 21:00 2 [1] Mali Women v South Sudan Women [3] W 76-50
African Championship Women 07/31 15:00 3 [1] Mali Women v Mozambique Women [2] W 86-68
African Championship Women 07/28 21:00 1 [1] Cameroon Women v Mali Women [2] W 49-75
African Championship Women 07/26 21:30 1 Mali Women v South Sudan Women W 55-53
FIBA World Cup Qual. Women 08/22 18:00 3 [4] South Korea Women v Mali Women [2] L 87-63
FIBA World Cup Qual. Women 08/21 02:30 2 [2] Venezuela Women v Mali Women [4] W 66-88
FIBA World Cup Qual. Women 08/19 20:30 1 [3] Mali Women v Czech Republic Women [3] L 63-84
African Championship Women 08/05 12:30 50 Rwanda Women v Mali Women W 51-89
African Championship Women 08/03 19:00 2 [3] Senegal Women v Mali Women [1] L 75-65
African Championship Women 08/02 13:00 3 [1] Mali Women v Guinea Women [3] W 96-40
African Championship Women 07/30 19:00 1 [3] Senegal Women v Mali Women [2] W 49-72

The Mali women's national basketball team (French: Équipe nationale féminine de basketball du Mali) is the nationally controlled basketball team representing Mali at world basketball competitions for women. The Malian squad had one continental championship, which came in 2007 with a win over host Senegal.

History

The Malian squad won a medal at only two continental tournaments with a bronze medal at the 1968 games and a gold at the 2007 games. The squad qualified for its first Olympic appearance with a win at the 2007 African championship. At the 2010 FIBA World Championship for Women they finished in 15th place.

FIBA Africa Championship for Women 2007

Mali traveled to Senegal for the FIBA Africa Championship for Women 2007 qualifying tournament for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The squad won the first round with a 4–1 record, losing only to host Senegal. Mali also had the highest positive point differential of any squad in the tournament. In the ensuing rounds, Mali beat Cameroon, followed by Angola. In the championship match, Mali beat Senegal 63–56, qualifying automatically for the 2008 Olympics for the first time. Captain Hamchétou Maïga was voted the MVP of the tournament, while teammate Diéné Diawara grabbed the most rebounds.

The Mali Women's Basketball Team, known as "Mali Women," is a prominent national team representing Mali in international women's basketball competitions. Renowned for their agility, resilience, and competitive spirit, the team has established itself as a formidable force within African and global basketball circles. Comprising talented athletes dedicated to excellence, Mali Women have participated in major tournaments such as the FIBA Africa Women's Championship and the FIBA Women's AfroBasket, often showcasing their skillful play and strategic prowess. Their vibrant team spirit and commitment to growth continue to inspire fans across Mali and beyond, making them a proud symbol of Malian sportsmanship and national pride.