2027 World Cup Qualifiers: Senegal dominate Mali to regain top spot in Group F
Senegal's basketball team defeated Mali 97-71 on the third and final day of the fourth window of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. The win sees the Lions return to first place in Group F.
Senegal comfortably beat Mali 97-71 on the third and final day of the fourth window of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.
The victory allows the Lions to reclaim first place in Group F. Against Mali, the Senegalese team controlled the game from start to finish.
A team effort highlighted
The performance confirms the team's collective strength, an aspect emphasised by head coach Ngagne Desagana Diop. He remains optimistic about the rest of the qualifying campaign, as Senegal will need to retain this position in the upcoming fixtures.
Work on technical support
Ahead of the next window, scheduled for February, the Senegalese Basketball Federation has launched a capacity-building programme for technical staff. The initiative is being conducted with the French Basketball Federation.
French experts are involved, including Karim Souchou, an Olympic 3x3 silver medallist. The aim is to strengthen the supervision and preparation of Senegalese teams in order to build on the momentum shown against Mali.
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