South Sudan don record their first FIBA World Cup victory after dem beat China 89-69 for Manila, the Philippines, for Saturday.
The Bright Stars lead through all four quarters and stop China from overturning the result late for the game. The win follow their painful defeat to Puerto Rico and keep their hopes alive for progressing from a group wey get several highly ranked nations.
South Sudan dey ranked 62nd by FIBA and must now beat Serbia to remain in contention for a place for the next round. China, ranked 27th, dey heading out after losses to Serbia and South Sudan, with their match against Puerto Rico no fit change the outcome.
Serbia, ranked eighth, and Puerto Rico, ranked 20th, don also win one game each and were due to meet later for Monday. Thousands watch the South Sudan victory live for Nimra Talata Basketball Court for Juba, where celebrations follow the final whistle.
