Aboubakar Gakou’s journey from a late basketball starter to Angola’s star power forward highlights skill, resilience, and a pivotal role in Petro de Luanda’s success.

LUANDA, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Mali edged past Senegal 88-80 in the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket semifinal here on Saturday, reaching the final for the first time to face host and 11-time champion Angola.