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Manyehlisa Lehohla • March 20, 2026

Mali’s shaky path to qualifying for Women’s World Cup

THE Mali women’s team probably headed back to Bamako with a great sense of relief. It follows their dramatic qualification for the FIBA Women’s Basketball...

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Manyehlisa Lehohla • March 11, 2026

Mali’s building blocks could pay off at World Cup qualifiers

MALI has enjoyed an upward trajectory in international basketball, and one of the programmes contributing to the West African nation’s success is the senior women’s...

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Sindiswa Mabunda • March 10, 2026

Can Senegal emerge from the shadows in Puerto Rico?

SENEGAL women’s national basketball team – commonly known as the Lionesses – have qualified for eight FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup tournaments. Ahead of their...

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Sindiswa Mabunda • March 9, 2026

Can Bright Starlets defy the odds at the World Cup qualifiers?

SOUTH Sudan’s Bright Starlets have been a surprise in African basketball. The East African nation got a wildcard entry to AfroBasket 2025, marking their debut...

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