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Ajax legend Patrick Kluivert appointed as Indonesia head coach

Ajax legend Patrick Kluivert appointed as Indonesia head coach

Former Netherlands international Patrick Kluivert has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indonesia national team, Afrosport reports. The 48-year-old had been the front-runner for the job after Shin Tae-yong was dismissed earlier in the week and the Football Association of Indonesia swiftly moved by announcing his appointment on Wednesday. The Ajax legend and former Barcelona forward served as assistant coach of the Netherlands...

Indonesia removed as FIFA U-20 World Cup hosts

Indonesia removed as FIFA U-20 World Cup hosts

World football governing body, FIFA, have announced that Indonesia will no longer be the host of the Under-20 World Cup due to protests in the country over Israel’s participation. The draw was supposed to take place in Bali on Friday but FIFA cancelled the event after Bali governor, Wayan Koster, called for a ban on the Israeli team playing on the island where they were expected...

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South Sudan: Africa’s youngest basketball team 

The South Sudan national basketball team was established in May 2011 and they became a member of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) in December 2013. The Bright Stars made their first and only AfroBasket appearance in 2021 and they have also qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup hosted by The Philippines, Japan and Indonesia in August. South Sudan played its first unofficial match in Juba...

FIBA World Cup: USA to play group games in Philippines

FIBA World Cup: USA to play group games in Philippines

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have confirmed the United States of America will play all its group games during the 2023 FIBA World Cup in the Philippines. The tournament will be hosted by the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.  The three host nations have the option to pick which teams they want in their country based on commercial preferences. FIBA also confirmed that Canada will play in...