Francisca Ordega got the opener on the 21st minute while striker Asisat Oshoala made it two nil just before half time.
The girls did not relent in the second half, as
they came more determined with Sunday scoring from the spot after Oshoala was brought down in the box.
Oshoala netted three more goals at the 64th, 69th and 78th minute, giving the Malian side one of the worst goal margins in the tournament’s history.
Nigeria will face Ghana on November 23 in the second group match.
Ghana had defeated Kenya 3-1 in the first group game played on Sunday.
Kenya’s Akida had given her side the lead at the 24th minute of the game before the end of the first half.
But the Ghanaians came back in the second half with full force, with Memunatu Sulemana netting the equaliser at the 50.
Addo netted twice at the 70th and 90th minute to secure the maximum three points of the West African side.
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