Angola, a traditional powerhouse, began their FIBA AfroBasket journey with a commanding 85-53 win over Libya. The Angolans lived up to their billing with a dominant all-around performance that overwhelmed their opponents. From the outset, Angola's size and athleticism were too much for Libya to handle, as they dominated the rebounding battle and scored easily in transition. Angola's defense was suffocating, holding Libya to a low shooting percentage and creating numerous fast-break opportunities. The lead ballooned in the second half as Angola's bench maintained the high intensity. This emphatic victory sends a strong message to the rest of the FIBA AfroBasket field and puts Angola at the top of their group standings early in the competition.