The women’s national basketball teams of Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal are kicking off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaigns with highly publicized matches.
Competing in tournaments around the world, from Wuhan to San Juan to Villeurbanne, our ambassadors will have to bring their A-game against the giants of world basketball if they hope to secure their ticket.
The stakes are high for these three teams, which carry the hopes of an entire continent.
While Mali and Nigeria face China and Colombia respectively, Senegal will have the daunting task of taking on the United States at the end of the first day.
It’s a tough start that will serve as a real test of character for the African players in their quest for international glory.
Today’s schedule for the African teams
- China vs Mali: 11:30 a.m.
- Nigeria vs Colombia: 1:00 p.m.
- USA vs Senegal: 9:00 p.m.
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