Mali women don score one landmark 82-73 victory ova Spain for di FIBA Women World Cup for Berlin on Saturday, to become di first African nation wey defeat di European runners-up since Egypt 76 years ago for 1950. Mali don open dia campaign with one loss to Japan before dem bounce back against one Spain side wey dem bin trail by pass 40 points for one recent friendly.
Di result still keep Mali hope alive to reach di next stage. Dem go face Germany on Monday for dia third and final group game. Oda African team, Nigeria, go take on France di same day.
Sixteen teams dey contest di world championship for di German capital, wit di title-holder United States dey defend dia crown. Mali and Nigeria na di two African sides wey dey di women tournament.
