This followed FIBA’s decision to replace Nigeria at the upcoming 2022 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Australia.
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The reigning African champions took control of the game from tip-off and running at 10-0 in the first two minutes of the game and ending the first quarter 24-8.
In a chat with NBBF media from her base in France, the 2019 FIBA Afrobasket Most Valuable Player said with the right personnel and positive attitude from her teammates, a podium finish in Tokyo is possible.
Although, Mozambique started like a house on fire in the first quarter to lead Nigeria 19-18, heading into the second quarter it was all about the Coach Otis Hughley-led team immediately the second quarter resumed
D’Tigress camp came alive on Sunday as players and coaches reported to their base in Maputo for the 2020 pre Olympics qualifiers coming up in Mozambique between November 14 and 17.
The 26-year-old, who plays for Vasa Akademia in the Hungarian league, said their mission in Lagos is to finish the second phase on a high note in time for World Cup in Spain.
WNBA 2017 Draft pick, Evelyn Akhator, posted a player-of-the-match performance with 15 points and 13 points to inspire Nigeria to the important victory that takes their count to five