Top Five Stories From Monday You Must Read Today

NAIROBI, Kenya- As her September 8 title defense draws ever closer, Kenya's eminent female boxer, Fatuma Zarika is continuing her build-up in the UK and on Monday, she declared she was 'feeling great' ahead of her WBC Super-bantamweight championship clash against Yamileth Mercado.

Gor Mahia FC continued their relentless march to the 2018 SportPesa Premier League and record-extending 17th domestic crown when they dismissed Kakamega Homeboyz FC 3-1 at the Moi Stadium, Kisumu on Monday to leave them needing eight points from their remaining nine games to retain their trophy.

Still in domestic football, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Division One side, Shofco FC, are inspired to win their competition this season after receiving uniform under the Kits For Africa initiative on Sunday.

Further afield, Everton FC stalwart, Leighton Baines is among those thrilled by the impact Brazilian striker Richarlison, who notched a double in their 2-2 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, is having at the club.

The round up of top five stories on SportPesa News from Monday you must read today details how Kenya’s Lucy Wambui Murigi and Kilian Jornet of Spain fulfilled their favourite role to perfection at the third WMRA World Cup race of 2018 in Switzerland.

Zarika 'Feeling Great' Ahead Of Mercado Title Fight

NAIROBI, Kenya- World Boxing Council (WBC) world super-bantamweight champion Fatuma ‘Iron Fist’ Zarika declared she is feeling great as she continues to train in preparation for her title defence on September 8. Zarika will square up against Puerto Rican Yamileth Mercado at the Kenya International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. READ MORE

Gor Inch Closer To SPL Title After Homeboyz Victory

KISUMU, Kenya- SportPesa Premier League (SPL) champions Gor Mahia FC extended their lead at the top 14 points following a 3-1 victory over Kakamega Homeboyz FC on Monday at the Moi Stadium in Kisumu. Their latest victory set social media alight since following the sequence of results in the coming fortnight, Gor could be crowned the 2018 SPL champions on August 25 when they face their eternal enemies, AFC Leopards SC, a prospect that sparked an online 'war' between rival supporters. READ MORE

Murigi Three-Peats At Zinal, Fast-Finishing Surum Third

ZINAL, Switzerland- Kenya’s Lucy Wambui Murigi and Kilian Jornet of Spain fulfilled their favourite role to perfection at the third WMRA World Cup race of 2018 winning at the Sierre-Zinal race in the Valais village of Zinal, Switzerland on Sunday. Murigi, the world mountain running champion, retained her title and notched up her third win in Zinal. READ MORE

Shofco Eyeing Promotion To NSL After Kits For Africa Boost

NAIROBI, Kenya- Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Division One side, Shofco FC, are inspired to win their competition this season after receiving uniform under the Kits For Africa initiative on Sunday evening at the Kibera DC Grounds in Nairobi. Shofco was among the 23 clubs based in the largest slum in East and Central Africa presented with boxes of sport gear donated by English Premier League sides, Southampton FC and Everton FC as well as Hull City FC who play in the second tier English Championship in partnership with leading gaming firm SportPesa. READ MORE

'Amazing Signing' Richarlison Has Everything We Want- Baines

LIVERPOOL, England- Leighton Baines believes “amazing signing” Richarlison gives “everything you want as a footballer” after the Brazilian’s two-goal heroics on his competitive Everton FC debut in the 2-2 draw at Wolves. The summer signing from Watford put the Blues ahead with a 17th-minute finish from close range, before making it 2-1 midway through the second half despite the visitors being reduced to 10 men after Phil Jagielka’s red card moments before the break. READ MORE