Casa Pessoal Do Porto Do Lobito Women 50 – 52 FC Vila Clotilde Women | Campeonato Nacional de Angola Women | 15 May 2026

A defensive battle unfolded in Lobito as FC Vila Clotilde Women edged out Casa Pessoal Do Porto Do Lobito Women 52–50 in a tense Campeonato Nacional de Angola Women’s basketball contest. The visitors overcame a slow start and used a crucial fourth‑quarter run to snatch the victory on the road.

First Half: Stingy Defense, Low Scoring

Both teams struggled to find the basket in the opening two quarters. Casa Pessoal’s zone defense limited Vila Clotilde to just 19 points in the first half, but the home team could only manage 22 themselves. Forward Nádia dos Santos was the only player in double figures before halftime, scoring 8 points for the hosts. The game was a war of attrition, with turnovers and missed shots dominating the scoreboard.

Second Half: Momentum Swings

The third quarter saw Casa Pessoal extend their lead to 38–31, thanks to a 10‑0 run fueled by three steals. However, foul trouble quickly changed the complexion. Two key Casa Pessoal starters picked up their fourth fouls, forcing the bench into action. Vila Clotilde capitalized, with guard Isabel Muxiri scoring 8 points in the final period. A three‑pointer by Sónia João with 2:30 left gave Vila Clotilde a 49–48 lead they never relinquished. Casa Pessoal had a chance to tie in the closing seconds, but a contested jumper rimmed out.

Key Statistics

• Isabel Muxiri (Vila Clotilde): 15 points, 4 assists – game‑high scorer.
• Nádia dos Santos (Casa Pessoal): 12 points, 9 rebounds – one rebound shy of a double‑double.
• Field‑goal percentages: Casa Pessoal 34%, Vila Clotilde 36%.
• Turnovers: Casa Pessoal 18, Vila Clotilde 16.

Season Context

The win improved FC Vila Clotilde Women’s record to 6‑4 in the Campeonato Nacional de Angola, keeping them in contention for a top‑four spot. Casa Pessoal fell to 4‑6 but remain within striking distance of the playoff race. The result highlighted the growing competitiveness of women’s basketball in Angola, where every possession matters.