Top Five Stories From Saturday You Must Read Today

NAIROBI, Kenya- The Egypt 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations fever dominated headlines with Harambee Stars warming up for the start of their Group C engagements next Sunday when they held two-time champions, Democratic Republic of Congo to a 1-1 draw in their last pre-tournament friendly in Madrid night.

On the domestic front, the remaining ticket for the 2019/20 SportPesa Premier League saw Posta Rangers FC who are battling to save their top flight status take a 2-1 advantage over National Super League third finishers, Nairobi Posta FC in the first leg of their play-off at Karuturi Grounds in Naivasha.

Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya will not run her specialist 800m distance at Rabat on Sunday despite having received an invitation to do so, in the latest twist of her bitter court battle over gender rules was the biggest story of the day in athletics.

The third golf Major of the season is on at Peeble Beach where it is unlikely former World Number one and Masters champion, Tiger Woods will repeat his heroics as he chases Jack Nicklaus' all time record with Woodland shooting to the top of the leaderboard.

To round off the top five stories on SportPesa News from Saturday you must read today, a dose of football transfer gossip is what you need.

Harambee Stars: Olunga On Target As Kenya Share Spoils With DR Congo

MADRID, Spain- Kenya drew 1-1 with DR Congo in an international friendly match staged at Estadio De Santa Ana in Madrid, Spain on Saturday night.

Michael Olunga gave Harambee Stars a 1-0 lead in the 25th minute after he converted Ayub Timbe's left wing pass. Arthur Masuaku managed to level for Congo 1-1 in the 87th. READ MORE

Posta Rangers Dim Stima In SPL Play-Off Promotion First Leg

NAIVASHA, Kenya- Posta Rangers FC edged Nairobi Stima FC 2-1 in the first leg of SportPesa Premier League (SPL) Play-Off Promotion held at Karuturi Grounds in Naivasha on Saturday.

Rangers took an early lead through Joackins Atudo who notched a  free kick to give the mail men a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute. READ MORE

Caster Semenya Snubs Morocco Diamond League Meeting

PARIS, France- Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya will not run her specialist 800m distance at Rabat on Sunday despite having received an invitation to do so, in the latest twist of her bitter court battle over gender rules.

"She received an invitation but is unable to organise her schedule to come to Rabat," organiser Alain Blondel told AFP. READ MORE

Woodland Tops Star-Studded US Open Leaderboard, Tiger Struggles

PEBBLE BEACH, United States- Gary Woodland drained a 50-foot birdie put at his final hole on Friday to cap a six-under par 65 and take a two-stroke US Open lead over former champion Justin Rose at Pebble Beach.

Woodland's tee shot at his final hole, the par-four ninth, nestled in a divot in the fairway, but he still managed to reach the green in two to close out his round in sensational style. READ MORE

SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Pogba Prefers Real Madrid, De Gea Snubs PSG

NAIROBI, Kenya- Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba now wants to go to Real Madrid even though Italian champions, Juventus are in hot pursuit of his signature.

Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has made a move to sign the Frenchman but United seem reluctant to let the player leave Old Trafford. READ MORE