Top Five Stories From Saturday You Must Read Today

9th June 2019

Veteran football commentator Mohammed Juma Njuguna celebrated, Raptors on the brink of NBA history

Carl 'Flash' Tundo in his Mitsubishi EVO X in a past rally. He is gearing to attempt a record-setting sixth Safari Rally crown in July. PHOTO/Courtesy
Carl 'Flash' Tundo in his Mitsubishi EVO X in a past rally. He is gearing to attempt a record-setting sixth Safari Rally crown in July. PHOTO/Courtesy
SUMMARY
  • Harambee Stars head coach, Sébastien Migné, said their slim 0-1 victory over Madagascar had instilled confidence in his side ahead of their 2019 AFCON campaign as Manvir Baryan, Baldev Chager and Carl “Flash” Tundo lead the Kenyan charge at the Gomes Zambia International Rally
  • In the latest offering of the SportPesa News transfer juice, Real Madrid CF are contemplating swapping Gareth Bale with Manchester United FC's midfield star, Paul Pogba

NAIROBI, Kenya- Tributes poured for celebrated radio broadcaster and football commentator, Mohammed Juma Njuguna who passed on Saturday after suffering from long illness at a Nairobi hospital.

Harambee Stars head coach, Sébastien Migné, said their slim 0-1 victory over Madagascar had instilled confidence in his side ahead of their 2019 AFCON campaign as Manvir Baryan, Baldev Chager and Carl “Flash” Tundo lead the Kenyan charge at the Gomes Zambia International Rally.

In the latest offering of the SportPesa News transfer juice, Real Madrid CF are contemplating swapping Gareth Bale with Manchester United FC's midfield star, Paul Pogba.

To round off the top five stories from Saturday on SportPesa News you must read today, Toronto Raptors are on the verge of history after sinking champions Golden State Warriors to take a 3-1 lead in their NBA Final series.

Veteran Football Commentator Mohamed Njuguna Passes on

NAIROBI, Kenya- Tributes poured in for fallen veteran football commentator Mohammed Juma Njuguna who died on Saturday as sports fans, media colleagues and the public celebrated the life of one of the most eminent voices on local radio.

Njuguna has been unwell and was admitted at Nairobi Hospital for a while where he breathed his last on Saturday morning according to his employers Royal Media Services (RMS). READ MORE

Migné: Beating Madagascar Has Given Us Confidence Ahead Of AFCON

NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Stars head coach Sébastien Migné believes their 1-0 victory against  Madagascar at the Stade Robert Bobin Stadium in Paris on Friday night has instilled confidence in his squad ahead of the Egypt 2019 AFCON that kicks off in Cairo on June 21.

The solitary goal was scored by captain Victor Wanyama in the 64th minute after a tough barren draw in the first half. READ MORE

Raptors On Cusp Of History After Ripping Warriors In NBA Game Four

OAKLAND, United States- Kawhi Leonard hoisted the Toronto Raptors onto his back in the third quarter of Friday's NBA Finals game against Golden State and lifted them within one triumph of their first championship.

The 27-year-old playmaker with the cool-as-ice demeanor scored 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to power the Raptors over the defending champion Warriors 105-92 for a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. READ MORE

SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Real In Bale, Pogba Swap; PSG To Splash On De Ligt

NAIROBI, Kenya- After netting Chelsea forward Eden Hazard, Real Madrid are now eager to exchange Gareth Bale with Manchester United central midfielder Paul Pogba to strengthen their squad.

Paris Saint-Germain have made a swift move for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt who is currently the hottest property in the market. READ MORE

Kenyan Team In Search For Glory At Gomes Zambia International Rally

NAIROBI, Kenya- Manvir Baryan, Baldev Chager and Carl “Flash” Tundo lead a star-studded six man Kenyan team for the Gomes Zambia International Rally which was flagged off on Friday.

After ceremonial start, cars went into overnight parc ferme in Ndola, incidentally is the third largest city in Zambia, as well as the industrial and commercial center of the Copperbelt. READ MORE