Top Five Stories From Sunday You Must Read Today

17th June 2019

Olunga on target as Harambee Stars hold DRC in friendly, Sarri named Juventus coach

Ayub Timbe (right) in action against the DRC during during their Saturday, June 15, 2019 friendly against the DRC in Madrid, Spain. PHOTO/Courtesy/FKF
Ayub Timbe (right) in action against the DRC during during their Saturday, June 15, 2019 friendly against the DRC in Madrid, Spain. PHOTO/Courtesy/FKF
SUMMARY
  • Winger Ayub Timbe Masika was the toast of his nation which celebrated his dazzling piece of skill that set up striker Michael Olunga for the Harambee Stars opener as Kenya held the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 1-1
  • The assumption is that former champions the Ivory Coast, Morocco and South Africa will wage a private war in Group D at the Africa Cup of Nations with Namibia helpless onlookers
  • Maurizio Sarri was named new coach of Juventuson Sunday after his exit from Chelsea following a troubled single campaign in London was confirmed by both clubs

NAIROBI, Kenya- Winger Ayub Timbe Masika was the toast of his nation which celebrated his dazzling piece of skill that set up striker Michael Olunga for the Harambee Stars opener as Kenya held the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 1-1 during their final Egypt 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations pre-tournament friendly in Spain.

Still on the continental showpiece, The assumption is that former champions the Ivory Coast, Morocco and South Africa will wage a private war in Group D at the Africa Cup of Nations with Namibia helpless onlookers.

Mo Salah is now fully focused on starring for hosts Egypt at the 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations after rejecting a mouth-watering 150m pound move (that is KSh19,189,789,926.43) move away from Anfield that is described as 'shocking'.

Lastly, Maurizio Sarri was named new coach of Juventuson Sunday after his exit from Chelsea following a troubled single campaign in London was confirmed by both clubs.

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

AFCON 2019: Timbe Wizardly Gives Stars Fans Hopes As Concern Lingers

NAIROBI, Kenya- Winger Ayub Timbe Masika was the toast of his nation which celebrated his dazzling piece of skill that set up striker Michael Olunga for the Harambee Stars opener as Kenya held the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 1-1 during their final Egypt 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations pre-tournament friendly in Spain on Saturday night. The latest outing for Sebastien Migne and his team who will grace the continental showpiece for the first time in 15 years, was the subject of intense debate among local supporters online. READ MORE

SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Salah Rejects 150m Pound Exit; Arsenal, AC Milan In Torreira Swap Deal

NAIROBI, Kenya- Mo Salah is now fully focused on starring for hosts Egypt at the 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations after rejecting a mouth-watering 150m pound move (that is KSh19,189,789,926.43) move away from Anfield that is described as 'shocking'. The only shocking bit of that information is someone has the guts to reject almost KSh20 BILLION to change from one team jersey to another whist still kicking a piece of leather around a rectangular pitch according to the folk at SportPesa News Transfer Juice who are paid about KSh19 ONLY to produce one this pieces a day. READ MORE

Nightmare At The Bridge Over: Maurizio Sarri Named Juventus Coach

MILAN, Italy- Maurizio Sarri was named new coach of Juventuson Sunday after his exit from Chelsea following a troubled single campaign in London was confirmed by both clubs. Sarri returns to Italy on a three-year deal just a season after leaving Napoli for Stamford Bridge, where he failed to garner fan support despite winning the Europa League and returning the Blues to the Champions League thanks to a third-placed finish in the Premier League. READ MORE

AFCON 2019 Group D Verdict: Morocco To Shine, Namibia Warns Big Fish

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa-  The assumption is that former champions the Ivory Coast, Morocco and South Africa will wage a private war in Group D at the Africa Cup of Nations with Namibia helpless onlookers. But Namibia coach Ricardo Mannetti questions that belief ahead of the June 21-July 19 tournament in Egypt. READ MORE

Handicap 15 Makori Blazes The Trail For Royal Karen Masters Qualifiers

NAIROBI, Kenya- Home golfer George Makori led the last batch of qualifiers from Royal Nairobi Golf Club to the Pro-Am of the forthcoming 2019 KCB Karen Masters and exuded confidence ahead of the Sunshine Tour showpiece in Nairobi. Playing off handicap 15, Makori shot 39 stableford points made up of 19 in the front nine and 20 in the back nine to emerge the overall winner. READ MORE