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South Sudan's players celebrate winning after the Group B match between China and South Sudan at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila, the Philippines, on Aug. 28, 2023.
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South Sudan's players celebrate winning after the Group B match between China and South Sudan at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila, the Philippines, on Aug. 28, 2023.
South Sudan qualifies for 2024 Olympics, realizing Luol Deng's vision as the underdog team triumphs in the FIBA World Cup.