Stade Malien Basketball Teams Advance to Coupe du Mali Finals

The Stade Malien men’s and women’s basketball teams both defeated AS Real in the Coupe du Mali semifinals on Friday, October 16, 2026, advancing to the tournament finals in Bamako, malijet.com reported.

Stade Malien Women Advance to Face Djoliba AC

The Stade Malien women’s squad secured a 62-56 victory over AS Real to book their place in the championship match, according to malijet.com. The win sets up a final against their historic rivals, Djoliba AC. Djoliba enters the title match as the reigning league champions after claiming the domestic crown earlier this season, while the Stade Malien women look to avenge that league defeat.

Stade Malien Men Meet Attar Club of Kidal

In the men’s bracket, Stade Malien defeated AS Real 60-49 to reach the final, as reported by malijet.com. The Bamakois club relies on tactical discipline and tournament experience to advance. They will face the Attar Club of Kidal, who secured their own final berth by defeating CMK 65-55 in the semifinal round.

Comparison of Semifinal Results

The Coupe du Mali semifinal matchups yielded clear separation across both divisions on October 16, 2026, according to malijet.com results:

  • Men’s Semifinals: Stade Malien 60, AS Real 49; Attar Club 65, CMK 55.
  • Women’s Semifinals: Stade Malien 62, AS Real 56; Djoliba AC 93, CMK 46.

Championship Fixtures Set for Bamako

Stade Malien enters the men’s final as the defending Coupe du Mali holders and current domestic champions, aiming to retain their trophy against Attar Club, malijet.com reported. Meanwhile, the women’s final pits Stade Malien against Djoliba AC in a rematch of the season’s top domestic contenders.

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