In a thrilling opening game of the 2023 FIBA Women's Afrobasket at BK Arena, in Kigali, Rwanda showed their prowess on July 28, securing a 64-35 victory over Cote d'Ivoire in Group A action.

Rwanda's next challenge is on Sunday, July 30, versus Angola, in what promises to be another thrilling encounter.

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For now, here is a pictorial highlighting the mood in Kigali’s BK Arena, on Friday, when the hosts tamed Cote d'Ivoire.Photos by Dan Gatsinzi Kwizera and Christianne Murengerantwari.