Top Five Stories From Sunday You Must Read Today

3rd December 2018

Arsenal triumph in explosive North London derby at the Emirates as Origi late winner gifts Liverpool victory over rivals Everton

Arsenal's Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira celebrates after scoring their fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 2, 2018. PHOTO/AFP
Arsenal's Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira celebrates after scoring their fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 2, 2018. PHOTO/AFP
SUMMARY
  • Everton lost the Merseyside derby in the cruellest fashion imaginable when Divock Origi scored from close range deep into stoppage time
  • Kariobangi Sharks FC edged record 17-time domestic league winners, Gor Mahia FC 1-0 to lift the 2018 Kenyan Premier League Super Cup at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani
  • Matthew Kisorio and Lydia Cheromei occupied the minor podium places as Ethiopians reigned supreme at Sunday’s Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso, an IAAF Gold Label road race, in the eastern Spanish city

NAIROBI, Kenya- SportPesa Shield champions, Kariobangi Sharks FC, edged record 17-time domestic league winners, Gor Mahia FC 1-0 to lift the 2018 Kenyan Premier League Super Cup at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Sunday.

Everton lost the Merseyside derby in the cruellest fashion imaginable when Divock Origi scored from close range deep into stoppage time.

Arsenal won an explosive north London derby as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brace and Alexandre Lacazette's crucial strike inspired a pulsating 4-2 win over bitter rivals Tottenham on Sunday.

Matthew Kisorio and Lydia Cheromei occupied the minor podium places as Ethiopians reigned supreme at Sunday’s Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso, an IAAF Gold Label road race, in the eastern Spanish city.

Lastly, Jeremy Wahome, the United Kingdom-based Kenyan Formula 3 driver, wrapped his 2018 campaign in 12th position overall for his Italian outfit, Scuadra Villorba Corsa (SVC).

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


Well-Drilled Sharks Stun Gor To Lift Maiden KPL Super Cup

NAIROBI, Kenya- SportPesa Shield champions, Kariobangi Sharks FC, edged record 17-time domestic league winners, Gor Mahia FC 1-0 to lift the 2018 Kenyan Premier League Super Cup at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Sunday evening. Sydney Lokale who came off the bench for Fidel Oringa was the hero of the hour when he netted the decisive goal in the 54th minute having slalomed past the SportPesa Premier League winner’s defence before slotting the ball past goal keeper Boniface Oluoch. READ MORE

Cruel On Everton: Origi Strikes To Steal Victory For Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, England- Everton lost the Merseyside derby in the cruellest fashion imaginable when Divock Origi scored from close range deep into stoppage time.  Substitute Origi pounced after Trent Alexander-Arnold's free-kick into the box had been kept alive and turned goalwards. Jordan Pickford could not claim the high ball and Origi turned in. READ MORE

Blazing Arsenal Rip 10-Man Spurs Apart In North London Thriller

LONDON, England- Arsenal won an explosive north London derby as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brace and Alexandre Lacazette's crucial strike inspired a pulsating 4-2 win over bitter rivals Tottenham on Sunday. Unai Emery's side extended their unbeaten run to 19 matches in all competitions after fighting back from 2-1 down in arguably the Premier League's game of the season so far. READ MORE

Kisorio, Cheromei Scale Valencia Marathon Podium, Ethiopians Rule

VALENCIA, Spain- Matthew Kisorio and Lydia Cheromei occupied the minor podium places as Ethiopians reigned supreme at Sunday’s Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso, an IAAF Gold Label road race, in the eastern Spanish city. Kisorio, who served a two-year doping ban finished third in a polished 2:04:03 whilst Cheromei who led the corresponding women’s race for long stretches settled for silver in 2:22:10. READ MORE

Kenya's Formula 1 Hopeful Wahome Revels In Successful F3 Season

NAIROBI, Kenya- Jeremy Wahome, the United Kingdom-based Kenyan Formula 3 driver, wrapped his 2018 campaign in 12th position overall for his Italian outfit, Scuadra Villorba Corsa (SVC). Wahome, who started his career with go-karts at the Rift Valley Motor Sports Club Solai racetrack, featured in the just concluded Asian Formula 3 Championship that is certified by world governing body, the FIA. READ MORE