Top Five Stories From Monday You Must Read Today

NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Stars striker, Michael Olunga declared they would make the opportunity offered to them at the 2019 CAF Africa Cup fo Nations in Egypt count as defender Brian Mandela's dream to play for Kenya in Egypt was cruelly ended by injury in training on Monday.

Kenya's Margaret Chelimo Kipkemboi delivered a convincing victory over home favourite Sifan Hassan as countryman Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli just fell short of upstaging Ethiopian sensation Telahun Haile Bekele in the women and men 5000m races of the FBK Games meeting in Hengelo in the other top local story.

In Monday's SportPesa News transfer juice, Manchester United FC reportedly turned down an offer to sell Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan FC while Juventus FC are eager to sell five of their stars to land the signature of France World Cup winner, Paul Pogba.

The controversy sparked by Lewis Hamilton's disputed Canadian Grand Prix victory simmered with Ferrari announcing they would appeal the decision to dock their driver Sebastian Vettel five seconds in Formula 1.

To round off the top five stories on SportPesa News from Monday you must read today, the verdict is out on whether the UEFA Nations League was a hit or a miss.

Michael Olunga: We Are Ready To Make 2019 AFCON Opportunity Count

FRANCE, Kenya- Kenyans collective hearts almost skipped a beat last week when reports suggested Michael Ogada Olunga could miss the Egypt 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Harambee Stars who are returning to the continental showpiece for the first time in 15 years.

Thankfully, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and his Japanese club Kashiwa Reysol came to an agreement that secured his release to join his teammates at their training camp in France where head coach Sebastien Migne and his side are fine-tuning their preparations for Egypt 2019. READ MORE

Kipkemoi Crushes Home Favourite Hassan, Kipkorir Falls Just Short In Hengelo

HENGELO, Netherlands- Kenya's Margaret Chelimo Kipkemboi delivered a convincing victory over home favourite Sifan Hassan as countryman Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli just fell short of upstaging Ethiopian sensation Telahun Haile Bekele in the women and men 5000m races of the FBK Games meeting in Hengelo on Sunday night.

After announcing her ambition earlier this week to break her own European 5000m record in Hengelo, Sifan Hassan fell 16 seconds short of her target and was convincingly beaten by Chelimo. READ MORE

SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Man United Reject Lukaku Offer, Juve Ready To Sell 5 To Get Pogba

NAIROBI, Kenya- The SportPesa News transfer juice on a cold Monday is De Ligt by reports that FC Barcelona have been stung into action and are holding final talks to bring the Ajax Amsterdam FC highly rated defender to the Camp Nou.

This is after serious competition emerged from French moneybags Paris Saint Germain offer the player more cash and they believe they have gazumped the La Liga champions to his signature. READ MORE

Ferrari To Appeal 'Stolen' Canadian Grand Prix Victory, Vettel Fumes

MONTREAL, Canada- Ferrari will appeal against the five-second penalty that cost Sebastian Vettel victory in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix. 

Five-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton maintained Mercedes' record winning start to the season when he was handed the controversial victory courtesy of a disputed stewards' decision, despite crossing the finish line just behind the German. READ MORE

UEFA Nations League: Was Is A Hit Or Miss? The Verdict Is Out

PORTO, Portugal- Portugal's victory in the inaugural Nations League sparked celebrations long into the night in Porto on Sunday night, but the hosts were far from the only ones happy at the end of UEFA's attempt to add more competition to the international calendar.

A complex format that saw UEFA's 55 nations split into four tiers with promotion and relegation on offer, as well as the chance of a playoff to qualify for next year's European Championships, took some time to get used to. READ MORE