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27th August 2019

Gor Mahia FC confirm switch of SPL opener to Moi Stadium, The rise of England hero Ben Stokes

Gor Mahia FC celebrate after being handed the 2018/19 SportPesa Premier League (SPL) trophy after a 1-1 draw against Posta Rangers FC at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Saturday, May 25, 2019. PHOTO | DUNCAN SIRMA | SPN
Gor Mahia FC celebrate after being handed the 2018/19 SportPesa Premier League (SPL) trophy after a 1-1 draw against Posta Rangers FC at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Saturday, May 25, 2019. PHOTO | DUNCAN SIRMA | SPN
SUMMARY
  • Gor Mahia FC CEO Omondi Aduda has confirmed the change of venue for his clubs opening SportPesa Premier League (SPL) match against Tusker FC on Saturday, August 31
  • Many sporting careers contain their share of ups and downs but few can match the highs and lows that have come the way of England's Ben Stokes
  • Antoine Griezmann copied Lionel Messi for the goal and LeBron James for the celebration but it was his night for Barcelona on Sunday after he scored twice in a 5-2 win over Real Betis

Gor Mahia CEO Confirms Switch Of SPL Opener To Moi Stadium

NAIROBI, Kenya- Gor Mahia FC CEO Omondi Aduda has confirmed the change of venue for his clubs opening SportPesa Premier League (SPL) match against Tusker FC on Saturday, August 31. The epic duel was set to be played at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos but will now kick off at the Moi Stadium in Kisumu at 4:15pm. READ MORE

Five Things We Learned From European Football This Weekend

PARIS, France- Barcelona got their season up and running even though Lionel Messi was again absent, while Paris Saint-Germain lost Kylian Mbappe to injury but saw another striker emerge from the shadows to grab the headlines. Elsewhere, there was handball controversy in Germany, while a new-look Juventus started the season with a narrow victory. READ MORE

England Ace Ben Stokes Bitter-Sweet Rise From Zero To Hero

LEEDS, United Kingdom- Many sporting careers contain their share of ups and downs but few can match the highs and lows that have come the way of England's Ben Stokes. He became a national hero for the second time in just over a month when his astounding 135 not out saw England to an incredible one-wicket win in the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Sunday. READ MORE

McIlroy Joins Tiger Woods Club After PGA Tour Win, $15 Million FedEx Jackpot

LOS ANGELES, United States- Rory McIlroy fired a four-under-par 66 to win the PGA Tour Championship and claim the $15 million FedEx Cup jackpot on Sunday. Northern Ireland star McIlroy won the two titles for the second time following his win in 2016 after world number one Brooks Koepka suffered a final round collapse at Atlanta's East Lake Golf Course. READ MORE

Griezmann Imitates Messi And LeBron As He Stars In Barcelona Triumph

MADRID, Spain- Antoine Griezmann copied Lionel Messi for the goal and LeBron James for the celebration but it was his night for Barcelona on Sunday after he scored twice in a 5-2 win over Real Betis. Griezmann imitated the basketball superstar by tossing confetti into the air to celebrate his second at Camp Nou, a curling effort into the corner that he said was inspired by watching Messi. READ MORE