Mali , Sept. 12 -- African Junior Handball Championship (32nd edition): Mali loses 38-20 to Guinea

In its fourth outing in this African Junior Handball Championship (32nd edition), the Malian junior team suffered another defeat, losing 38-20 to Guinea. This result brings to four the number of matches played by the young Malians in the competition and to four their number of defeats.

Match Analysis: Mali's national team struggled both defensively and offensively against a solid and well-organized Guinea team. A leaky defense and a lack of effective ball circulation allowed the Guineans to extend their lead in the first half. Despite some promising plays, Mali failed to convert their chances and lost the ball too many times.

Results and co...