Senegal opened their FIBA AfroBasket campaign with a solid 78-65 win over South Sudan in a Group Phase encounter. The experienced Senegalese side used their defensive prowess and organized offense to build a lead and withstand South Sudan's challenges. The 13-point victory is a crucial first step for Senegal in the prestigious continental tournament, putting them in a strong position in their group standings. For South Sudan, the loss is a tough introduction to AfroBasket competition, but they showed periods of promise they can build upon.