Ferroviario de Maputo pick up opening win

Ferroviario Maputo - REG Women BBC 78-74

Ferroviario de Maputo picked up opening win at the Women's Basketball League Africa. They overcame REG Women BBC 78-74 in Dakar. The Mozambique side held their biggest lead at 50-38 in the third quarter, but the Rwandese side rallied from behind to come close at 54-52.
Stefania Chiziane (179-F-1996, college: Highland, KS) led the way with 12 points and Anabela Cossa (172-G-1986) and as well as Silvia Veloso (170-G-1998, college: Cumberlands) scored 11 each. Ines Nezerwa (192-F-1993, college: Iowa St.) replied with 18 points in defeat, whilst Destiney Philoxy (170-G-2000, college: UMass) poured in 17.