Top Five Stories From Friday You Must Read Today

18th August 2018

Rodolfo Zapata's charges will face Gor Mahia in the second Mashemeji Derby of the SPL campaign on August 25.

AFC Leopards SC players take part in a recent training session. PHOTO/SPN
AFC Leopards SC players take part in a recent training session. PHOTO/SPN
SUMMARY
  • A win for Ingwe could see them move up to second place in the SPL standings.
  • Only 80 minutes stand in between the Simbas and history as the winner of the mouth-watering encounter will automatically qualify for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
  • The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was the star signing of the summer season arriving amid great pomp and ceremony.
  • The KOGL announced in Nairobi on Monday that Kenya Open has attained a European Tour status.

AFC Leopards Braced For Thika United Test

NAIROBI, Kenya- 12-time SportPesa Premier League (SPL) winners AFC Leopards SC players are exuding confidence as they prepare to face bottom side Thika United FC on Saturday afternoon.A win for Ingwe could see them move up to second place in the SPL standings, 17 points behind league leaders Gor Mahia, depending on the result in the Bandari fixture.

Simbas Captain Chenge Confident Ahead Of Namibia Clash

WINDHOEK, Namibia- Kenya Simbas captain Davis Chenge is optimistic that they have what it takes to contain Namibia in the Rugby Africa Golf Cup decider at Windhoek’s Hage Geingob Stadium on Saturday.Only 80 minutes stand in between the Simbas and history as the winner of the mouth-watering encounter will automatically qualify for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Cristiano Ronaldo Set For Juventus Serie A Debut

MILAN, Italy- Cristiano Ronaldo will make his much-anticipated Serie A debut for Juventus who open their campaign for an eighth straight Italian league title on Saturday against a sombre backdrop of a country in mourning following the Genoa bridge disaster.The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was the star signing of the summer season arriving amid great pomp and ceremony following a 100 million euro ($117 million) deal from Real Madrid.

KSh I Million At Stake As Safari Tour Tees Off In Nyali

MOMBASA, Kenya- KSh 1 Million is up for grabs as the first leg of Safari Tour Golf Series tees off at the Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa on Saturday.Professional contestants at the five day contest include Mumias Sugar hard hitter, Dismas Indiza, Jacob Okello of Golf Park, Riz Charania, Simon Ngige, Justus Madoya, Nelson Mudanyi and Jeff Kubwa.

Atletico Madrid Fined By FIFA

LAUSANNE, Switzerland- Spanish club Atletico Madrid have been fined, FIFA said on Friday, for signing a player to a contract that allowed third-party ownership, which is banned by world football's governing body. Atletico, who beat Real Madrid to win the European Supercup on Wednesday, must pay 52,000 Swiss Francs (45,900 euros, $52,170) for "entering into a contract that enabled a third party to influence the club's independence in employment and transfer-related matters and entering incorrect information in the International Transfer Matching System," a FIFA statement said.