Top Five Stories From Monday You Must Read Today

24th September 2019

Wales humiliate Georgia in their Rugby World Cup opener, Ashleigh Barty remains world number one according to the latest WTA rankings released Monday

Wales' wing George North scores a try during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Wales and Georgia at the City of Toyota Stadium in Toyota City on September 23, 2019. PHOTO | AFP
Wales' wing George North scores a try during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Wales and Georgia at the City of Toyota Stadium in Toyota City on September 23, 2019. PHOTO | AFP
SUMMARY
  • Nigeria conceded three final-quarter goals to crash 4-1 in Togo, Ivory Coast fell 2-0 in Niger and a stoppage-time goal condemned Ghana to a 1-0 home defeat by Burkina Faso
  • Manchester United's demoralising defeat against West Ham was a stark reminder of how far they have fallen as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wrestles with how to turn around his side's fortunes
  • Among active NBA players, Carter leads with 1,481 games played. That's fifth on the all-time list, 130 shy of matching Robert Parish's career record and 79 behind second-place Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

NAIROBI, Kenya- Six Nations champions Wales opened their Rugby World Cup campaign with a bonus-point 43-14 victory over Georgia in Toyota City on Monday.

Ashleigh Barty remains the world number one for another week, according to the latest WTA rankings released on the day, but the Australian faces a tough battle in Wuhan if she is to stay on top.

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

Wales Open Rugby World Cup Account With Humiliation Of Georgia

TOYOTA CITY, Japan- Six Nations champions Wales opened their Rugby World Cup campaign with a bonus-point 43-14 victory over Georgia in Toyota City on Monday. The victory not only sent out a signal of intent to main Pool D rivals Australia, who beat Fiji in their opener, but also dispelled any doubts there might have been of a hangover in the Welsh camp over the sending-home of assistant coach Rob Howley amid allegations of illegal betting. READ MORE

WTA Rankings: Barty's Number One Spot Under Pressure From Pliskova

PARIS, France- Ashleigh Barty remains the world number one for another week, according to the latest WTA rankings released Monday, but the Australian faces a tough battle in Wuhan if she is to stay on top. Barty heads into her first round match against Caroline Garcia at the Wuhan Open with a 321-point lead over Karolina Pliskova in the rankings. READ MORE

Does Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Have What It Takes To Save Man United's Season?

LONDON, United Kingdom- Manchester United's demoralising defeat against West Ham was a stark reminder of how far they have fallen as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wrestles with how to turn around his side's fortunes. Mistakes at the back, a desperate lack of midfield creativity and a worrying shortage of firepower up front have left the club well off the pace just six games into the new Premier League season. READ MORE

Veteran Vince Carter Set To Make History With 22nd NBA Campaign

NEW YORK, United States- Vince Carter is set to make NBA history this season after signing with the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, the 42-year-old swingman set for his record 22nd league campaign. Carter will become the first NBA player to compete in 22 seasons when he takes the court for the first time for the Hawks and his first appearance in a game in 2020 will make him the first player to compete in four different decades. READ MORE

African Giants Ghana, Nigeria and Ivory Coast Shocked In CHAN Qualifying

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa- Ghana, the Ivory Coast and Nigeria lost Sunday in shock-riddled final qualifying round first legs for the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Cameroon. Nigeria conceded three final-quarter goals to crash 4-1 in Togo, Ivory Coast fell 2-0 in Niger and a stoppage-time goal condemned Ghana to a 1-0 home defeat by Burkina Faso. READ MORE