Uganda’s women’s national basketball team head coach Nicholas Natuhereza was satisfied with his team’s opening performance at the 2025 AfroBasket after their commanding 88-51 victory over Guinea.
“This was a good start. We expected Guinea to come out strong and they did early on, but we stayed composed, followed our structure, and took control,” he said after the match.
While proud of the win, Natuhereza emphasized that this was just the beginning.
“This result sets the tone for the rest of the group stage. We know what’s coming next—Senegal. It’s a tougher opponent, but this win puts us in a strong position heading into that battle.”
Uganda’s depth, defense, and ability to punish mistakes were key highlights, and the coach noted how every player contributed.
“That’s what you need at this level,” he said. “We’ll build on this and prepare for the test ahead.”
Melissa Akullu was the standout performer, dropping 26 points and 7 rebounds, while Jane Asinde chipped in with 15 points, 7 assists, and 5 boards.
Uganda forced Guinea into 39 turnovers, converting those into 48 points, and also dominated the paint 46-12.
Uganda face Senegal next on Monday at 3 PM East African Time.
