Mali pulled off a stunning 80-79 upset over Angola in the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers on March 2, 2026. In the most dramatic finish of the qualifying window, Mali shocked the continental giants with a last-second play to snatch victory. The game was a classic, with both teams exchanging the lead multiple times in the final quarter. Angola seemed to have control in the closing moments, but a costly turnover led to a Mali fast break and the game-winning basket as time expired. This monumental win for Mali throws the group wide open and marks one of the most significant results in the nation's recent basketball history.