Mali Women powered past Mozambique Women 86-68 in their FIBA Women's AfroBasket contest on July 31, 2025, using their size and athleticism to control the game. Mali established dominance early and never trailed, securing a comfortable victory to start their tournament campaign on a high note. Mali's interior presence was overwhelming, as they scored consistently in the paint and controlled the rebounding battle on both ends. They built a substantial halftime lead, allowing them to manage rotations and minutes in the second half while keeping Mozambique at arm's length. The convincing win sends a strong message about Mali's championship credentials and significantly aids their point differential in the group standings. For Mozambique Women, the task is to regroup defensively before their next match. The Mali coach was pleased with her team's focus and execution of the game plan from the opening tip-off.