South Sudan’s women’s basketball team will make its inaugural appearance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket from July 25 to August 3 in Abidjan, after being awarded a wildcard. This follows the men’s team’s successes in international competitions. The tournament draw is scheduled for April 23.

South Sudan’s women’s basketball team is poised to make its historic debut at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, which is scheduled to take place from July 25 to August 3 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. They received a wildcard entry to compete in this prestigious continental championship, a significant milestone for the nation.

The team’s journey embodies resilience, as they have previously witnessed the triumphs of the men’s basketball team, which recently qualified for the 2023 World Cup and the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In the qualifiers, South Sudan secured third place behind Uganda and Egypt, achieving notable victories over Kenya and Burundi.

Despite the challenges posed by the aftermath of a prolonged civil war, South Sudan’s athletes are leveraging sports as a means of transforming their narrative. The team’s participation at this event adds to the rich story of South Sudanese basketball, highlighting their determination to progress despite limited resources and infrastructure.

The tournament draw for the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket is set for April 23 in Abidjan. Qualified teams thus far include Côte d’Ivoire (as hosts), Nigeria (2023 champions), Senegal (2023 runners-up), Mali (2023 bronze medallists), Rwanda (2023 fourth-place), Cameroon (Zone 4 qualifiers), Uganda (Zone 5 qualifiers), Angola (Zone 6 qualifiers), and also Egypt and Mozambique, both of whom gained wildcards alongside South Sudan and one additional wildcard yet to be determined from Zone 2.

In conclusion, the South Sudan women’s basketball team’s qualification for the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket marks a significant achievement for the nation. This development follows their notable qualification journey and reflects the resilience of South Sudanese athletes, who continue to thrive in the face of adversity. The upcoming tournament presents an opportunity for the team to showcase its talent on an international stage.

Original Source: www.olympics.com

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