๐ฅ For the first time EVER, the South Sudan National Menโs Team qualified for the Olympics 2024!
Paris, weโre on the way!
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1๏ธโฃ6๏ธโฃ year old Khaman Maluach is the youngest player in the 2023 FIBA WC and 3rd youngest in FIBA World Cup history, dating back to 1950.
๐ Game Update: SSD 63 - 53 CHN // 3Q
โ๏ธ Our Team is on route to Juba International Airport and should be landing around 6pm local time today.
Please spread the word to welcome our heroes home! ๐ธ๐ธ๐
๐ค "We use basketball for peace and to change the narrative in our country. Everybody is watching us. In basketball, we share the vision of friendship, love, and sportsmanship". - Head Coach, Royal Ivey
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๐ฃโWe want to change the story and narrative about us. We want people to start talking about what we have and what we can bring to the table when it comes to basketballโ - Luol Deng
credit:
@FIBA
๐ฅ Incredible performance and win against the 5x Asia Champions and host country Philippines.
One more to go vs Angola tomorrow, tune into MTN TV+ and never miss a moment.
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๐ Itโs a WRAP!
SSD finished Pre-WC tournaments on a high note vs Jordan with 91 points and a stellar performance โญ๏ธ
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๐ฅThe FIBA Awards Ceremony took place in Manila ahead of the FIBA World Cup. National Federations are recognized and celebrated for their achievements at the ceremony through a variety of awards.
South Sudan ranked
#1
of Federations with Biggest Followers Growth on Social Media.
WE ARE SO PROUD! Narrow 68-74 loss to Kenya = Runners-Up Zone 5.
Congratulations to all the players/staff who put their heart & soul into this campaign.
Also massive THANK YOU for the unbelievable support from all of you! This is only the beginning..
#YaWhoDa
#SouthSudan
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Just not enough against the reigning champions!
What a tournament from our guys and THANK YOU all for the incredible support - we will be back stronger! ๐ธ๐ธ๐
๐ธ๐ธ Thank you Melbourne for your energy and support at the Boomers vs World pre-WC tournament. Weโre humbled by your love and presence๐๐ฟ
Up next, CHINA friendlies ๐๐ฟ
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