South Sudan's Bright Stars Set for Debut at FIBA World Cup [4:40]

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In just a matter of days, the highly anticipated FIBA Basketball World Cup is set to commence, marking the inaugural appearance of the South Sudan Basketball team — affectionately known as the Bright Stars. Emanating optimism, the deputy secretary-general of the South Sudan Basketball Federation, in tandem with the FIBA commissioner for South Sudan, expresses unwavering confidence in the team's performance. For South Sudan in Focus, Lucy Poni reports from Nairobi, Kenya