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Is South Sudan the new king of the hoops?

South Sudan may be a young country 鈥� but, when it comes to basketball, it鈥檚 quickly becoming a powerhouse for the sport in Africa. So, what鈥檚 behind this sudden rise?

Watch out for the new kid in the block. South Sudan may be a young country 鈥� but when it comes to basketball, it鈥檚 quickly becoming a powerhouse for the sport in Africa. Both the men鈥檚 and the women鈥檚 national teams want a slice of glory at the AfroBasket tournaments happening this year. Could this be their moment?

Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)
Guest: James Copnall, 麻豆社 World Service presenter and former South Sudan correspondent.

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