Top Five Stories From Sunday You Must Read Today

NAIROBI, Kenya- Lionel Messi scored his 400th goal in La Liga against Eibar on Sunday to extend his record as the division's all-time top scorer. Messi collected the ball off Luis Suarez and drove it into the bottom corner in the 53rd minute at Camp Nou to give Barca a 2-0 lead over Eibar and notch his quadruple century after 435 matches.

Former South Africa Bafana Bafana star Philemon 'Chippa' Masinga died Sunday aged 49 in a Johannesburg hospital from cancer, the national football association said in a statement.

Gor Mahia FC edged New Star de Douala of Cameroon  2-1 in a CAF Confederation Cup play-off fixture at Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani in Nairobi on Sunday.

Kariobangi Sharks FC ended the unbeaten start to the campaign of Western Stima FC with a 2-1 victory in a SportPesa Premier League (SPL) match played at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos as Vihiga United FC shared a 1-1 stalemate with Sofapaka FC in a packed Bukhungu on Sunday.

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

Messi Notches 400th La Liga Goal As Barcelona Thump Eibar

BARCELONA, Spain- Lionel Messi scored his 400th goal in La Liga against Eibar on Sunday to extend his record as the division's all-time top scorer. Messi collected the ball off Luis Suarez and drove it into the bottom corner in the 53rd minute at Camp Nou to give Barca a 2-0 lead over Eibar and notch his quadruple century after 435 matches. READ MORE

Fare Thee Well, Bafana Bafana Legend Phil Masinga

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa- Former South Africa Bafana Bafana star Philemon 'Chippa' Masinga died Sunday aged 49 in a Johannesburg hospital from cancer, the national football association said in a statement. "We have lost a giant of South African football," said football association president Danny Jordaan. "This is a sad day and I am gutted. READ MORE

Gor Edge New Star In Confederation Cup Tie

NAIROBI, Kenya- Gor Mahia FC edged New Star de Douala of Cameroon  2-1 in a CAF Confederation Cup play-off fixture at Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani in Nairobi on Sunday. Gor were put 1-0 ahead by Lawrence Juma who converted a Francis Kahata’s cross in the 41st minute before Benjamin Bechem tapped in a corner kick to level 1-1 for the visitors in the 73rd.Rwanda international, Jacques Tuyisenge stretched Gor’s tally to 2-1 when he headed in a Shafik Batambuze’ s pass in the 88th. READ MORE

Sharks Electrocute Stima To End Unbeaten SPL Run, Ulinzi Dilute Sony

MACHAKOS, Kenya- Kariobangi Sharks FC ended the unbeaten start to the campaign of Western Stima FC with a 2-1 victory in a SportPesa Premier League (SPL) match played at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos as Vihiga United FC shared a 1-1 stalemate with Sofapaka FC in a packed Bukhungu on Sunday. Elsewhere, former champions Ulinzi Stars FC notched their second victory of the season when floored hosts Sony Sugar FC 2-1 on the road while visitors Chemelil Sugar FC piled on the misery on Posta Rangers FC when they inflicted a 2-0 defeat on the mailmen. READ MORE

Federer, Djokovic Locked For Australian Open Seventh Heaven Battle

MELBOURNE, Australia- Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are both gunning for a record seventh Australian Open crown from Monday, but Andy Murray will make his last appearance in Melbourne as the era of the "Big Four" draws to a close. Number one Djokovic and third seed Federer face a stern challenge from the likes of youthful force Alexander Zverev, seeded four, who is still looking for a first major to cement his place as torch-bearer for the next generation. READ MORE