World Cup – The president of the South Sudanese federation is delighted to see his country once again take a step forward and join the most beautiful basketball competition.
Luol Deng knows: the performance achieved by South Sudan is considerable. For its first World Cup, the country succeeded in being the best African nation in the competition, beating Angola, and thus qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games. Again, this will be a first.
A news that obviously delights Luol Deng, president of the national federation.
” I’m very proud “, he says at a press conference. “When I took over the presidency, I told everyone that my goal was to get out of our zone in Africa, then to go to Afrobasket, to the World Cup and finally to the Games. Olympics. So far, we’ve done all of that. For me, it’s a unique day. I knew it was possible and I knew it was going to take a lot of work. You have to give credit to the team, to the president of the country, to the people of South Sudan. »
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For the former Bulls player, the sporting success of this young country has all the characteristics of a beautiful story. And it’s also the start of something.
“A lot of people support South Sudan because it’s an incredible story of an underdog. Not just for the country and Africa, but for the rest of the world. It’s a meteoric rise, which feels good and people can relate to. It’s a feat that goes beyond basketball. It is also a young nation that is moving in the right direction. We want people to have a positive image of us. Many will learn about our country today. This is just the beginning, this is our introduction to the world. »
In less than a year, Luol Deng and his troops will go to Paris to participate in the Olympic Games. Be the highest level possible. With what ambitions?
“We will have the opportunity to represent Africa. We have a really good team. We will try to win every game, that’s our goal. I am moved to say it, but I want to see our flag. I did it with Great Britain, as a player, during the opening ceremony. It will be a huge moment for me. Then we’ll play basketball and we’ll see. But just having our flag on the first day will be a great moment. »
2023-09-02 16:02:00
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