The Mozambique women's national basketball team opened their FIBA Women's AfroBasket campaign with a solid 76-58 victory over Uganda on August 1, 2025. This win provided Mozambique with a crucial start in the group stage of Africa's premier women's basketball competition, demonstrating their defensive strength and organized play. Mozambique established control of the game in the second and third quarters, using a disciplined half-court defense to limit Uganda's scoring opportunities while generating consistent offense through their post players and perimeter shooters. Key moments included a decisive run before halftime that extended Mozambique's lead to double digits, a margin they maintained comfortably throughout the second half. Uganda fought hard but was unable to overcome Mozambique's size advantage and tactical execution, particularly in the paint. The victory was an important first step for Mozambique in a tough group, giving them confidence and momentum as they aimed for a deep run in the tournament.