Top Five Stories From Saturday You Must Read Today

18th August 2019

Harambee Starlets edge Ethiopia in international friendly, Everton beat Watford in EPL match at Goodison Park

 Mwanahalima Adam celebrates her goal during Kenya versus Ethiopia friendly encounter at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on August 17, 2019. PHOTO/ FKF
Mwanahalima Adam celebrates her goal during Kenya versus Ethiopia friendly encounter at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on August 17, 2019. PHOTO/ FKF
SUMMARY
  • Djokovic will play for a final berth on Saturday against Russian Daniil Medvedev, losing finalist last week in Canada against Rafael Nadal
  • Kenya was powered by Mwanahalima Adam who netted twice to realise the win
  • Lucas Digne, already heavily involved by this stage and primarily in an attacking capacity, sent a ball arcing down the left for his Brazilian teammate

NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Starlets edged Ethiopia 3-2 in an international friendly match staged  at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Saturday.

Reigning FIA African Rally Champion Manvir Baryan established an early 20 second lead at the ongoing KCB Kilifi Rally at the coast.

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

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Adam Stars As Starlets Edge Ethiopia In International Friendly

MACHAKOS, Kenya- Harambee Starlets edged Ethiopia 3-2 in an international friendly match staged  at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Saturday. Kenya was powered by Mwanahalima Adam who netted twice to realise the win. READ MORE

Continental Champion Manvir Takes Early Lead In KNRC Kilifi Leg

KILIFI, Kenya- Reigning FIA African Rally Champion Manvir Baryan has established an early 20 second lead at the ongoing KCB Kilifi Rally at the coast. Driving a Skoda Fabia R5 and navigated by Drew Sturrock, the three-time continental winner clocked 18 minutes 30 seconds to beat Onkar Rai who was first off the rump at the opening 21km night stage at Mombasa Cement on Friday. READ MORE

Bernard Strike Earns Everton Goodison Success

LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom- An accomplished 10th-minute finish from liverwire winger Bernard ensured Everton opened their Goodison Park campaign precisely how they wrapped up the previous one - namely by claiming three points and recording a clean sheet. This was a win that had to be dug out against a good Watford team, though, and Jordan Pickford saved brilliantly from Troy Deeney after half-time. READ MORE

World Cup Warning: All Blacks Wallop Wallabies To Retain Bledisloe Cup

AUCKLAND, New Zealand- The All Blacks sent out an emphatic message they are not to be underestimated at the World Cup as they bounced back from last week's hiding to thrash the Wallabies 36-0 in Auckland on Saturday. Having been mocked in the media sparring before the Test as the "Old Blacks" and "over the hill", the All Blacks dug deep into their wealth of experience to outscore the Wallabies five tries to nil. READ MORE

Djokovic, Barty Sail Into Cincinnati Masters Semis, Osaka Retires

CINCINNATI, United States- Novak Djokovic controlled Lucas Pouille 7-6 (7/2), 6-1 on Friday to move closer to a second straight title at the ATP Cincinnati Masters. The top seed, won the 15th of his last 16 matches as he beat the Frenchman for the second time this season after a win in the Australian Open semi-finals. READ MORE