Mali dey trail host nation Germany 43-29 for half-time inside dia third and last Group A fixture for di FIBA Women’s World Cup for Berlin. First quarter wey bin even before don turn sharp when Mali shooting collapse and Germany, wey Leonie Fiebich lead wit 13 first-half points, open gap before di buzzer.
Germany tighten dia defence for second quarter, convert dia offensive possessions and shut down di lanes. Rokia Doumbia still dey push for Mali, wey struggle to match di pace wey di Europeans set, and coach Omarou Sidiya face half-time reset to keep di African side inside di contest.
For di oda fixture for di group, Spain dey hold di lead ova Japan. If Mali lose plus Spain win, dat one go confirm elimination for di African vice-champions.
