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Is South Sudan the new king of the hoops?

Is South Sudan the new king of the hoops?

South Sudan has suddenly got pretty hot at basketball. How come?

Africa Daily · BBC World Service

June 18, 202114m 46s

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Show Notes

Watch out for the new kid in the block. South Sudan may be a young country – but when it comes to basketball, it’s quickly becoming a powerhouse for the sport in Africa. Both the men’s and the women’s 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, BBC World Service presenter and former South Sudan correspondent.

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