Bright Stars’ FIBA Basketball World Cup triumph over China in Group B match at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City left us jubilating.

Playing in the tournament for the first time, the basketball team is changing the narrative about our country.

Encountering 83-115 points’ loss from Serbia was a dismaying to the Bright Stars but 87-68 gain over Philippines on Thursday, resuscitated the spirit.

Envisaging its name, the Bright Stars “the African stars” have rebranded South Sudan’s Global image in glitters.

The record will go down to history, the first East African country to participate in FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Keeping the Bright stars shining in the country is not only about the games in the pitch but emulating the driving force of the team.

The unity, vision, perseverance, determination, courage, love and sportsmanship, much as you can mention of what keeps the Bright Stars shining.

The Basketball team has become an exhibition of our country in the global arena that deserves both recognition and remembrance.

Bright stars deserve an honorable national reception on return, yes not only that, why not the National Parliament and cabinet moving a cash token vote to appreciate efforts of our gallant ambassadors.