The Abidjan-based team got off to a strong start in Yamoussoukro by scoring three goals to take a commanding lead at the break of the opening game.

The Niger club's demise was sealed by two goals in the second half, completing the host club's resounding victory in the Group A match.

After Abrogoua Akebié's goal extended the advantage after 14 minutes, Esperance Cousso added a third goal in the 36th minute to make it 3-0.

After the break, captain Doudou Yeti scored with a penalty kick that went off the crossbar, so Edwige was denied the opportunity to score twice.

Deborah Ange completed the emphatic victory with just ten minutes remaining to spark Africa Sports’ hopes of reaching the knock-out stages of the tournament.

The result of the game was a reflection of the complete dominance of the home side who dominated the early exchanges against the hapless police side from Niamey.

It was no surprise in the 14th minute when a well worked pass from midfield allowed Edwige to break free before beating the goalkeeper.

Akebie’s header deceived the AS Police shot-stopper despite the latter’s desperate effort to clear the ball on the line before Cousso made it 3-0.

Edwige could have made it 4-0 just before half-time after an Ivorian midfielder was brought down in the box but her powerful penalty hit the crossbar.

The captain of Africa Sports Yeti was close to easily slotting into the net and Ange sealed the victory with her goal in the 80th minute.

AS Police will have the chance to revive their hopes in the tournament when they play Espoir of Benin on Tuesday.

Africa Sports will take a rest on Tuesday with their next game scheduled for Friday against Espoir in the three-team group.

The tournament continues on Sunday with two matches in Group B as Ghanaian side Ampem Darkoa Ladies will play USFA of Burkina Faso while Togolese club Athleta will play Bayelsa Ladies of Nigeria.