Top Five Stories From Monday You Must Read Today
16th July 2019
Cameroon edge Kenya in African Women Volleyball championships, Serbian media crown Djokovic ‘King of Tennis’
- Manager Ole Gunnar Solkjaer on the other hand, is looking for at least one midfielder this summer to replace Maroune Fellaini and at the same time, thrown shade at Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Co by saying the team leads a 'leader' like Bryan Robson in his midfield
- Senegal saw off the challenge of Tunisia 1-0 after extra time after both sides missed penalties in regulation in the first semi before a Riyad Mahrez special free-kick in the final minute of time added on after 90 saw Algeria sink the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1
- In the ranking, 5-6 places Algeria regained rhythm to overcome Morocco 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-20) to finish fifth ahead of the losers sixth
NAIROBI, Kenya- The Serbian press on Monday proclaimed Novak Djokovic "king of tennis" with the "heart of a hero" after he claimed his fifth Wimbledon title beating eight-time champion Roger Federer.
A total of 282 people were arrested in France after unrest following the Algerian football team's qualification for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, the interior ministry said Monday.
Here are the top five stories from Tuesday compiled by SportPesa News that you must read today:
Stars Finished 'Third' In AFCON: Kenyans React To Senegal, Algeria Final
NAIROBI, Kenya- It was not that bad after all. That was the online verdict of the performance of national team Harambee Stars after Group C rivals, Algeria and Senegal made the finals of the Egypt 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals on Sunday night. Senegal saw off the challenge of Tunisia 1-0 after extra time after both sides missed penalties in regulation in the first semi before a Riyad Mahrez special free-kick in the final minute of time added on after 90 saw Algeria sink the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1. READ MORE
Cairo Heartbreak For Malkia Strikers: Cameroon Edge Kenya In Five Set Thriller
CAIRO, Egypt- Malkia Strikers will depart Egypt with the silver medal yet again after falling just short of reclaiming the African Women Volleyball title following their dramatic 3-2 loss to Cameroon in the final played at 6 October Hall in Cairo on Sunday night. Bidding to become 10-time continental champions, the national team braved lack of proper funding and support to put together a storming run and during the fantastic final, they went down 25-17, 25-27, 25-23, 23-25 and 16-14 to Cameroon who retained the crown they won on home soil in 2017. READ MORE
Algeria Victory Over Nigeria Sparks Riots In France, 282 Arrested
PARIS, France- A total of 282 people were arrested in France after unrest following the Algerian football team's qualification for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, the interior ministry said Monday. Riotous celebrations erupted around the country after Algeria beat Nigeria 2-1 in the semi-final. The arrests were made nationwide on Sunday evening, the ministry said. READ MORE
Djokovic Crowned 'King of Tennis' By Cheering Serbian Media
BELGRADE, Serbia- The Serbian press on Monday proclaimed Novak Djokovic "king of tennis" with the "heart of a hero" after he claimed his fifth Wimbledon title beating eight-time champion Roger Federer. The 32-year-old Serbian saved two match points as he took his Grand Slam tally to 16, four off Federer's overall record in the longest final in the tournament's history on Sunday. READ MORE
SportPesa News Transfer Juice: No Maguire Man United Deal, Arsenal Tierney Bid Rejected
NAIROBI, Kenya- Manchester United FC fans excited about the end of Phil Jones and Chris Smalling lumbering around their defense will have to wait for a bit longer for England international, Harry Maguire to make his move from Leicester City FC. This is because contrary to widespread reports, a fee of £80m has not been accepted with United said to be valuing the defender at between £50m to £60m with Leicester holding out for more than £75m. READ MORE