AS Police (basketball, Mali)


AS Police is a basketball club based in Bamako, Mali. The team plays in the Basketball Africa League and in the Malian Basketball League, where it has won one championship. The roster mainly consists of civilians from N'Tomikorobougou, a neighborhood in Bamako, and police officers.
The team has known recent success, winning its first national championship in 2019.

History

In 2019, Police won its first ever Malian national championship. Under head coach Moussa Sogoré, the team went unbeaten on its way to its maiden title. By winning this title, Police earned the right to play in the 2020 BAL qualifiers. In the first round, the team finished first in Group A and advanced to the second round after upsetting GS Pétroliers. On 1 December 2019, the Police qualified for the inaugural Basketball Africa League season after winning the third place game over ABC.

Roster

Honours

Ligue 1
Malian Cup