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Alex Bullen<\/b><\/p>\n

Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>President Salva Kiir commended Bright Stars for qualifying for the 2024 Olympics.<\/p>\n

The head of state met the team at his office on Friday to thank the players and coaching staff for their victory.<\/p>\n

<\/a>The team\u2019s great performance in the FIBA World Cup 2023 guaranteed their participation in the coveted global event.<\/p>\n

President Salva Kiir expressed his pride and respect for the team\u2019s devotion, hard work, and great talent, which resulted in their Olympic qualification.<\/p>\n

The Men\u2019s National Basketball Team of South Sudan is presently rated first in Africa.<\/p>\n

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For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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