Stade Malien wins two cup finals
The club secured both the men's and women's cup titles on Saturday.
Stade Malien's women's team defeated Djoliba AC 54-52 in a close basketball final on Saturday in the Salamatou Maïga hall. This victory avenges their July championship playoff loss to Djoliba, who retained the national league title. The men's team secured their cup with a decisive 70-53 victory over Attar Club of Kidal, having led throughout the match. This win completes Stade Malien's men's league and cup double, following their championship win against Djoliba in July.
The women's final saw scores of 62-57, 56-54, and 49-46 in the playoff series, indicating a narrowing gap before Saturday's close contest. For the men, Attar Club reached the final after a season that saw them advance from Kidal. The men's team will receive two million FCFA as finalists, while both winning teams, Stade Malien's men and women, each received four million FCFA.
Stade Malien's men's team had previously beaten Djoliba three games to one in the championship final, losing only the second match 91-55. The club replaces Djoliba (women) and CRBT (men) as cup holders from the 2025 season. Attar Club's journey to the final marks their achievement as national runners-up.
Why it mattersMalian basketball clubs Stade Malien and Djoliba AC, along with Attar Club of Kidal, competed for national cup titles and prize money.