South Sudan fall 69-66 to Senegal for one close qualifier, and dem perimeter mistake allow di Lions of Teranga keep dia World Cup hope alive. Di Bright Stars no show dia usual fire at all, and dem give away 14 three-pointers, seven of dem come for di big fourth quarter.
Bul Kuol and Sunday Dech lead South Sudan scoring with 16 and 13 points one by one, but di Bright Stars no get any answer for Senegal urgency. Nuni Omot miss one of two free throws for di last seconds wey go don tie di game at 67.
As South Sudan dey threaten late comeback, Senegal push di pace and force foul. Ibrahima Faye finish di scoring with dunk ontop inbound pass from Brancou Badio, and dat one seal di three-point margin.
Gorgui Dieng do evritin wey e fit take to keep Senegal for di race for next year World Cup. E shoot 4-for-8 from beyond di arc on his way to game-high 17 points, and e complete double-double with 15 rebounds. FIBA credit im leadership against South Sudan taller frontline, and dem talk how e guide di younger Senegalese players through di key moments of di game.
