South Sudan women go face Egypt for Zone 5 of di AfroBasket qualifiers for Tuesday evening, as dem begin their campaign for place for di continental tournament for Rwanda. Uganda na di host of di qualification event for Kampala from February 14-19.
Dem don also draw South Sudan against Rwanda, Uganda and reigning champions Kenya. Only one of di five teams go advance for di championship for Kigali, as di national team dey target strong return after earlier exit from di tournament.
Di squad include Perina Leime, Acheil Tac and Israel-based Adut Bulgak. Team manager Deng Ajou Deng tok say di players fit use di experience dem gain for Kigali to build di next chapter for di national side. “As dem dey together, dem go hopefully usher in new era for dis tournament and for women’s basketball for South Sudan,” he tell FIBA.basketball.
