Top Five Stories From Saturday You Must Read Today

2nd June 2019

KCB thrash SS Assad FC to clinch third place in the SportPesa Shield, Shujaa finally make cup quarters in the ongoing Paris Sevens

Kenya's Andrew Amonde runs in a try against South Africa on day one of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris on 1 June, 2019. PHOTO: Mike Lee /KLC fotos for World Rugby
Kenya's Andrew Amonde runs in a try against South Africa on day one of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris on 1 June, 2019. PHOTO: Mike Lee /KLC fotos for World Rugby
SUMMARY
  • Mohamed Salah scored one of the fastest ever goals in a Champions League final and Divock Origi struck late as Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in Madrid on Saturday night and won the trophy for the sixth time
  • The winner of the 2019 SportPesa Shield will be known on Sunday after the final was called off following heavy downpour on Saturday afternoon with challengers Bandari FC leading holders Kariobangi Sharks FC 2-1 at the MISC Kasarani
  • Three candidates have been cleared to vie for the chairmanship of SportPesa Premier League (SPL) sleeping giants AFC Leopards SC as the clubs once again seeks the leadership that will restore the glory of the 12-time domestic champions

NAIROBI, Kenya- Liverpool FC were crowned the champions of Europe for a sixth time on Saturday night as the SportPesa Shield final was called off with Bandari FC leading holders Kariobangi Sharks FC 2-1 on a dramatic day of sporting action.

In Madrid the Kenyan connection of the UEFA Champions League final saw Divock Origi score late to power Liverpool to a 2-0 victory over English Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur FC after Egyptian Mo Salah had given the Anfield side the lead after two minutes of the showpiece.

Yemi Mwana scored a double to give Bandari a 2-0 cushion before Patillah Omotto pulled one back for the Sharks in the first half of the Shield final at MISC Kasarani before the skies opened up and rendered the pitch unplayable. Football Kenya Federation announced the teams would complete the second half on Sunday.

Shujaa kept their hopes of avoiding relegation from the HSBC World Sevens Series alive when a storming second half lifted them to a stirring 26-21 victory over Wales in their last Pool B match of the season-closing Paris 7s that saw them qualify for the Main Cup quarters for the first time this term.

Three candidates were cleared to vie for the chairmanship of SportPesa Premier League (SPL) sleeping giants AFC Leopards SC as the clubs once again seeks the leadership that will restore the glory of the 12-time domestic champions in this round up of the top five stories on SportPesa News from Saturday you must read today.

Clinical Origi, Salah Power Liverpool To Sixth European Crown

MADRID, Spain- Mohamed Salah scored one of the fastest ever goals in a Champions League final and Divock Origi struck late as Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in Madrid on Saturday night and won the trophy for the sixth time.

Less than two minutes had been played when Salah smashed in his spot-kick after Moussa Sissoko had been penalised for handball in the area. READ MORE

Advantage Bandari: Rains Halt SportPesa Shield Final At Half Time

NAIROBI, Kenya- The winner of the 2019 SportPesa Shield will be known on Sunday after the final was called off following heavy downpour on Saturday afternoon with challengers Bandari FC leading holders Kariobangi Sharks FC 2-1 at the MISC Kasarani.

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) later confirmed the match, where a ticket to represent Kenya at the 2019/20 CAF Confederations Cup and KSh2m in prize money is at stake, will resume with the Dockers on course to avenge their 2019 SportPesa Cup final defeat to Sharks. READ MORE

At Last, Shujaa Make Cup Quarters: Wales Comeback Fires Kenya To Paris 7s Last Eight

PARIS, France- Shujaa kept their hopes of avoiding relegation from the HSBC World Sevens Series alive when a storming second half lifted them to a stirring 26-21 victory over Wales in their last Pool B match of the season-closing Paris 7s that saw them qualify for the Main Cup quarters for the first time this term.

Needing to better Japan's results to escape losing their Core Status, Kenya knew their game against Wales was a must win affair after opening their campaign with a 19-19 draw with Australia before going down to pool favourites South Africa 12-29. READ MORE

KCB Bank SportPesa Shield Bronze In 7-1 Demolition Of SS Assad

NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenya Commercial Bank FC (KCB) demolished lowly SS Assad FC 7-1 at the MISC Kasarani Stadium to bag the 2019 SportPesa Shield bronze medal on Saturday in a lopsided encounter that was the curtain raiser for the domestic cup final between holders Kariobangi Sharks FC and Bandari FC at the same venue.

The bankers who marked their return to the top tier SportPesa Premier League last season saw their crushing victory rewarded with KSh750,000 after a brave cup run ended in humiliation for the third tier side that was sensation of the 64-team Shield tournament. READ MORE

Three Cleared To Vie For Sleeping SPL Giants Leopards Chairmanship

NAIROBI, Kenya- Three candidates have been cleared to vie for the chairmanship of SportPesa Premier League (SPL) sleeping giants AFC Leopards SC as the clubs once again seeks the leadership that will restore the glory of the 12-time domestic champions.

According to a statement released by the AFC Leopards Elections Management Group (EMG), Daniel Akala Shikanda, Ronald Mukoya Namai and Ben Musundi Walibuah have the green light to vie for the top post. READ MORE