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Originally published by Nation Sportssports
August 2, 2024
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Kenyan connection in South Sudan’s Olympic basketball stars
‘We are not cool with the outcome of tonight’s game, but it’s bigger than basketball. It’s about unity. It’s about love,’ says coach Ivey. ..
✨ Key Highlights
The South Sudan men's basketball team, making their Olympic Games debut in Paris, is drawing global attention, particularly for the strong Kenyan connections within its roster. Despite a 103-86 loss to Team USA, their participation is seen as a unifying force for the young nation.
- Several South Sudanese players, including Nuni Omot and Kuol Bul, were born or grew up in Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp.
- Team captain Kuanyi Kuanyi lived in Nairobi, speaks fluent Kiswahili, and views Kenya as his second home, expressing gratitude for its hospitality.
- The team's rise from their first international tournament in 2021 to the Olympics is deemed "bigger than basketball" by head coach Royal Ivey, aiming to unite South Sudan through sport.
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