South Sudan

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Game Updates

August 4, 2025

Bright Starlets Rise: South Sudan’s Clinch Historic Women's AfroBasket Bronze Medal

The Palais des Sports Treichville, in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, has brought more than just luck to South Sudan as they became the first ever debutant to finish on a Women's AfroBasket podium.

Tournament News

August 3, 2025

Mali halts South Sudan’s historic run in the Women Afrobasket, sets up final showdown with Nigeria

Mali ended South Sudan’s fairytale AfroBasket run with a dominant 76-50 semifinal win, powered by a 29-8 first quarter. Sika Koné and Sira Thienou led Mali into a highly anticipated final clash with Nigeria.

Game Updates

July 31, 2025

South Sudan Shock Uganda at AfroBasket 2025 After Late Turnover, Missed Free Throws Seal Upset

AfroBasket Women 2025 debutants South Sudan edged Uganda 69–68 in a dramatic quarterfinal, capitalizing on a late Ugandan turnover and missed free throws. Delicia Washington starred, powering South Sudan into their first-ever semifinal with fearless play.

Game Updates

July 30, 2025

Debutants South Sudan Storm into AfroBasket Quarterfinals with Vital Win over Egypt

AfroBasket Women 2025 debutants South Sudan stunned Egypt 75–65 to reach the quarterfinals. Led by Maria Gakdeng’s dominant double-double, South Sudan rallied from a slow start to complete one of the tournament’s most remarkable upsets.

Game Updates

July 28, 2025

Cameroon Outlasts Spirited South Sudan to Open AfroBasket Campaign with Gritty 70-63 Win

Cameroon opened their 2025 Women’s AfroBasket campaign with a thrilling 70-63 win over debutants South Sudan, who now suffer a 0-2 streak despite two strong performances.

Out of Africa

June 25, 2025

Khaman Maluach & Clifford Omoruyi Headline African-Born Talent at the 2025 NBA Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft showcases elite African talent with Khaman Maluach and Clifford Omoruyi emerging as top prospects. Their rise highlights Africa’s growing influence on global basketball, from NBA Academy Africa to top U.S. college programs.