South Sudan fall to Czech Republic in women’s world cup qualifiers
The women’s national basketball team of South Sudan suffered a heavy defeat after falling 89–52 to Czech Republic in a match of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. South Sudan struggled to keep pace with the experienced European side throughout the contest, as the Czech Republic dominated both offensively and defensively to secure a […]
Stanbic Bank, NBA Africa partner to grow basketball in South Sudan
The Government of South Sudan has praised a partnership between Stanbic Bank South Sudan, NBA Africa and the Luol Deng Foundation aimed at expanding basketball and empowering young people across the country. The officials made the remarks during the finals of the second edition of the Stanbic Jr. NBA League held in Juba, bringing together […]
Gumbo Hawks staged late comeback to clinch Stanbic Bank Jr. NBA League championship
A dramatic fourth-quarter comeback saw Gumbo Hawks beat Liberty Clippers 38–37 to win this year’s edition of the Stanbic Bank Jr. NBA League in Juba. The final, played at the Nimra Talata basketball court, delivered a tense contest that kept spectators on edge until the final whistle. For much of the game, Liberty Clippers appeared […]
A journey to community- the struggles of a former child soldier finding a community
Wheelchair basketball did not simply give Amaudit Makuei Manyiel a sport. It gave him a way back into society. “Wheelchair basketball gave me a new identity not as a victim or former fighter, but as a teammate, competitor and survivor. That’s where my healing really began,” says Amaudit, a former child soldier from South Sudan. […]
South Sudan clinches second win in FIBA world cup qualifiers
South Sudan’s national basketball team has continued its strong start in the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, securing a convincing 109–79 victory over Cape Verde on Friday. This win follows South Sudan’s opening triumph against Libya in Tunisia, where the Bright Stars defeated the Libyan side 79–55, giving the team two wins in as […]
Women harness sports to build peace and shape decisions
In South Sudan, where leadership roles have long been dominated by men, a new generation of women is rising and they are doing it through sports. Among them are Jackline Santino and Sarah Kiko, whose election to key positions in the Central Equatoria State Basketball Association (CESBA) marks a powerful shift in gender representation and […]
How wheelchair basketball gives athletes with disabilities new shot in life
In South Sudan, where tales of conflict often drown out stories of courage, something revolutionary is happening on a basketball court. This isn’t a fight with guns, but with courage. The sound isn’t gunfire, but the rhythm of spinning wheels and bouncing balls. This is not just a game, but a community for people who […]
Government, SSBF pledge to nurture next generation of hoopers
South Sudan’s basketball dream has gained fresh momentum after the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the South Sudan Basketball Federation (SSBF) pledged to work hand in hand to develop the next generation of hoopers. The pledge came during a meeting on Thursday between the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mary Nawai Martin, and SSBF […]
Two young South Sudanese basketballers stabbed to death in Australia
Cobblebank has been shaken by the brutal killing of two young South Sudanese-Australian boys, aged just 12 and 15, who were stabbed to death in an ambush late Friday night. According to Telegraph, the boys were walking home from a basketball game when they were set upon by a gang of youths armed with knives […]
Shocking upset: Africa’s No.1 South Sudan falls to Guinea in Afrobasket opener
Africa’s top-ranked basketball team, South Sudan’s Bright Stars, fell 80-88 to Guinea in their opening game of Afrobasket 2025. The defeat stunned fans and basketball analysts alike, shaking confidence in the Bright Stars’ championship ambitions. South Sudan entered the tournament shorthanded, missing key players such as Carlik Jones, Bul Kuol, JT Thor, Khaman Maluach, Marial […]
