Top Five Stories From Sunday You Must Read Today

15th October 2018 - by Louis Kalinga

Harambee Stars inched closer to qualifying for the 2019 AFCON finals after thrashing Ethiopia, seven officials to be charged due to the Rio Olympics scandal

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SUMMARY

Kenya men’s national football team, Harambee Stars, put on an impeccable performance to thrash Ethiopia 3-0 in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier return leg at the Kasarani Stadium
Novak Djokovic is within touching distance of Rafael Nadal's number one ranking after winning the Shanghai Masters
Seven top Kenyan officials will be slapped with corruption charges over the alleged misappropriation of over $500,000 during the 2016 Olympics in Rio

NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Stars, put on an impeccable performance to thrash Ethiopia 3-0 in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier return leg at the Kasarani Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Novak Djokovic is within touching distance of Rafael Nadal's number one ranking after winning the Shanghai Masters with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Borna Coric on Sunday.

A very pleased Carl "Flash" Tundo was grateful to his entire team as he won the 2018 KCB Kenya National Rally Championship title at the penultimate stage after registering his fifth victory of the season in sublime fashion.

LeBron James embarks on the latest and possibly final chapter of his glittering career with the basketball world watching and wondering if the greatest player of his generation can deliver a Hollywood ending.

Seven top Kenyan officials will be slapped with corruption charges over the alleged misappropriation of over $500,000 during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the public prosecutor said Saturday.

Here are the top five stories from Sunday compiled by SportPesa News that you must read today:

Fiery Kenya Keep AFCON Hopes Alive With Ethiopia Victory

NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenya men’s national football team, Harambee Stars, put on an impeccable performance to thrash Ethiopia 3-0 in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier return leg at the Kasarani Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Kenya were the fortunate ones this time round to have the home advantage and the backing of a jam-packed Kasarani Stadium as the fans came out in large numbers to show their support for the Harambee Stars, who were in the mood from the onset. READ MORE

Red-Hot Novak Djokovic Wins Shanghai Masters

SHANGHAI, China- Novak Djokovic is within touching distance of Rafael Nadal's number one ranking after winning the Shanghai Masters with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Borna Coric on Sunday. The 21-year-old Croatian Coric had his right thigh heavily strapped and had been suffering a stiff neck for what was the biggest match of his young career. READ MORE

Carl 'Flash' Tundo Basks In Fourth KNRC Title Glory

ELDORET, Kenya- A very pleased Carl "Flash" Tundo was grateful to his entire team as he won the 2018 KCB Kenya National Rally Championship title at the penultimate stage after registering his fifth victory of the season in sublime fashion. Tundo achieved this feat at the Chemweno farm in Eldoret and candidly admitted it was tough winning the title, due to the worthy opposition on display. READ MORE

Can King James Deliver Hollywood Ending For The Lakers?

LOS ANGELES, United States- LeBron James embarks on the latest and possibly final chapter of his glittering career with the basketball world watching and wondering if the greatest player of his generation can deliver a Hollywood ending. Ever since James confirmed his blockbuster move to the Los Angeles Lakers in July, sceptics have asked whether the 33-year-old's move to California was motivated by basketball or his budding entertainment industry portfolio. READ MORE

Kenya To Charge Seven Officials Over Rio Olympics Scandal

NAIROBI, Kenya- Seven top Kenyan officials will be slapped with corruption charges over the alleged misappropriation of over $500,000 during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the public prosecutor said Saturday. In a statement, chief prosecutor Noordin Haji named former sports minister Hassan Wario and two-time Olympic gold medallist Kipchoge Keino -- who headed the Olympic committee -- as among those to be charged.