South Sudan vs Mali, FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament, Today Match Prediction

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South Sudan

South Sudan Women has had a challenging tournament, currently holding a 0-4 record. In their last match, South Sudan lost to Belgium Women (64-102) this huge loss put's a huge dent in their point differential as it goes upto -100 and they cannot advance to the next round. 

In the last four matches, South Sudan Women averaged 67.8 points per game and show promise inside, shooting 43.4% from 2-point range and scoring 27 points in the paint nightly. Their rebounding is a major asset, pulling down nearly 42 boards per game, which helps them stay competitive in the possession battle. 

However, ball security has been an issue, with the team averaging 23 turnovers. Nyamer Diew has been the standout leader, driving the team's efficiency and serving as their primary offensive spark through these first four games.

Mali

Mali Women enter this final round of group stage matches with a 1-3 record. Their only win came against Czechia Women (77-64). With five points in four matches, this match is a must win for Mali Women and they need to win it a big margin of 20 plus points to increase their point differential and sneak into the top four. 

Mali play's an aggressive, balanced game, averaging 67 points and matching their opponents on the glass with 41.5 rebounds per game. Their defense is particularly disruptive, averaging 9.5 steals and converting those opportunities into over 15 points off turnovers. 

Offensively, they excel in the paint with 31.5 points and maintain solid consistency from the free-throw line at 71.8%. Led by the efficient play of Maimouna Haidara, Mali utilizes a strong inside-out attack and effective ball movement to remain a dangerous opponent in the qualifying field.

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South Sudan vs Mali Match Prediction & Analysis

South Sudan Women square off against Mali Women in round 5 of the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers 2026 on Tuesday, 17th March. The venue for this fixture is Wuhan Sports Centre, People 's Republic of China (CHN) and the scheduled start time is 11:00 AM IST. 

Current Standings: South Sudan Women stand at the bottom of the table in Group A with four losses in four matches, while Mali Women are at 5th place with 5 points in 4 matches. This is a must win match for Mali Women to advance to the top four and next round of qualifiers. 

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Winning Prediction

Mali Women have performed much better than South Sudan Women in the tournament so far and with this being a must win match, expect them to step up and secure a crucial win. 

Mali Women to win!

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