Matilda Rial
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My first time on an international stage and I’m so grateful I could represent my country with my sisters! I can’t believe we made history, broke records, and took home a medal 🥹🤍 Thank you to everyone supporting us, this is just the beginning of South Sudan Basketball! 🇸🇸
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#EspañolesPorElMundo ¡Otro éxito de @albertoantuna91 en África! El coach consiguió el bronce con Sudán del Sur en la primera participación del país en un Afrobasket femenino Se impusieron este domingo por 65-66 a Senegal y consiguieron clasificación para el Premundial
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🇸🇸 First time at @afrobasketwomen ✅ Semi-finals on the first try ✅ WC Qualifiers on the first try ✅ BRONZE on the first try ✅ This is only the beginning #HerStory
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🏆 BEST REBOUNDER @mariiaa.teresa 🇸🇸 @afrobasketwomen Maria Gakdeng’s debut for the National Team is nothing short of amazing. Welcome home Bright Starlet!
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South Sudan 🇸🇸 #AfroBasketWomen journey deserves a round of applause .👏🏾 🥉 The first debutant team to win a medal ✅ Will represent Africa in the #FIBAWWC Qualifiers 📚 Setting record for most rebounds grabbed by a player Their future is really bright! ⭐️ #LeadWithLegacy
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🥳 SOUTH SUDAN OYEEEEE!!! 🇸🇸 A perfect ending for their first #AfroBasketWomen as the Bright Starlets defeat Senegal to claim the third place! 🥉 Congrats! 🎉 👏🏾 #LeadWithLegacy
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🇸🇸 Stood TALL against Senegal and earned the BRONZE on our first try @afrobasketwomen #BrightStarlets
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WHAT A GAME! 🤩 #AfroBasketWomen new comers South Sudan 🇸🇸 shock Egypt to qualify for the quarter finals! 🌟 #AfroBasketWomen #LeadWithLegacy
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24 REBOUNDS! 🤩 On July 30th, 22 y.o. 🇸🇸 Bright Starlet Maria Teresa Gakdeng broke the record for most rebounds grabbed in a single #AfroBasketWomen game. Leaving a legendary mark for her nation in their tournament debut 🔥 #LeadWithLegacy
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🚨 BRACKET UPDATED ‼️ Here is your Final 4! 🔥 Which teams will stand tall and reach the final? 💭 #AfroBasketWomen #LeadWithLegacy
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This win against Uganda in the Quarterfinals means HISTORY BEYOND AFROBASKET 🔥 No National Team from South-Sudan has ever made a Semifinals Appearance in a MAJOR INTERNATIONAL TEAM UNTIL TODAY ‼️ Reminder that this Women's Basketball Team only started playing Competitively in
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With a pair of dominant double-doubles, former @uncwbb center @MariaGakdeng21 has led South Sudan to the semifinals in the country's first appearance at the Women's Afrobasket tournament.
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In its first appearance at the Women’s Afrobasket tournament, South Sudan has advanced to the semifinals — thanks in large part to two standout performances from former North Carolina center Maria...
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𝐎𝐇 𝐌𝐘 🤯 Maria's putting on a show for South Sudan at the 2025 Women's AfroBasket. Against Egypt - 19 points, 24 rebounds, 2 blocks Catch Ri back in action tomorrow in the quarterfinals against Uganda.
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SO PROUD 🥹 Maria posts another double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds as South Sudan defeats Uganda to advance to Saturday's Women's AfroBasket Semifinals!
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🇸🇸 Our first EVER Afrobasket with a ticket to the Semi-finals and a qualification spot at the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Congratulations South Sudan, it has always been FOR YOU! ♥️
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🇸🇸 South Sudan can't stop making history! They are semi-finals bound! 🌟 @Ssbfed x #AfroBasketWomen #LeadWithLegacy
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