Top Five Stories From Thursday You Must Read Today

7th June 2019

Harambee Stars to play Madagascar in pre-AFCON friendly in Paris, injured Neymar out of Brazil squad

Motorsports: FIA Formula One World Championship 2013, Grand Prix of China, # 10 Lewis Hamilton (GBR, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team), Niki Lauda (AUT) Mercedes AMG F1 Non-Executive Chairman | PHOTO/AFP
Motorsports: FIA Formula One World Championship 2013, Grand Prix of China, # 10 Lewis Hamilton (GBR, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team), Niki Lauda (AUT) Mercedes AMG F1 Non-Executive Chairman | PHOTO/AFP
SUMMARY
  • The team was boosted with the arrival of Kashiwa Reysol forward Michael Olunga who trained with the squad on Thursday evening ahead of the clash
  • The injury to the world's most expensive footballer is a big blow to the hosts' preparations for South American continental championship, which begins in just over a week's time
  • Kyle Lowry added 23 points and nine assists while Danny Green and Pascal Siakam each contributed 18 points as the Raptors seized a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, which continues Friday in Oakland

NAIROBI, Kenya- Head coach Sébastien Migné confirmed on Thursday that Harambee Stars are set to play Madagascar in a friendly on Friday in Paris as preparations for their Egypt 2019 AFCON that kicks off in Cairo on June 21 intensify.

Superstar Neymar was ruled out of the Copa America on the day after tearing his right ankle ligament during Brazil's 2-0 friendly win over Qatar.

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

Harambee Stars Braced For Madagascar Friendly In Paris

NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Stars will play Madagascar in a friendly on Friday in Paris as preparations for their Egypt 2019 AFCON that kicks off in Cairo on June 21 intensify. The team was boosted with the arrival of Kashiwa Reysol forward Michael Olunga who trained with the squad on Thursday evening ahead of the clash. READ MORE

Kawhi Leonard Stars As Raptors Tear Warriors To Regain NBA Finals Lead

OAKLAND, United States- Upstart Toronto moved halfway to a first-ever title Wednesday with Kawhi Leonard scoring 30 points to lead the Raptors over the injury-hit Golden State Warriors 123-109 in the NBA Finals. Kyle Lowry added 23 points and nine assists while Danny Green and Pascal Siakam each contributed 18 points as the Raptors seized a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, which continues Friday in Oakland. READ MORE

Hamilton Out To Equalise Schumacher Record In Canadian Grand Prix

MONTREAL, Canada- Lewis Hamilton will seek to complete a magnificent seven for himself and his record-breaking Mercedes team with another victory at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix. The defending five-time world champion can equal Michael Schumacher’s record total of triumphs at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and extend his team's record season-opening run to seven straight wins with his 78th career success. READ MORE

Injured Brazil Superstar Neymar Out Of Copa America

BRASÍLIA, Brazil- Superstar Neymar was ruled out of the Copa America Thursday after tearing his right ankle ligament during Brazil's 2-0 friendly win over Qatar. "Due to the seriousness of the injury, Neymar will neither be fit nor have time to recuperate sufficiently to participate" in the tournament, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said in a statement. READ MORE

Nadal v Federer: Here Are Five Other Fantastic Sporting Rivalries

PARIS, France- Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will resume one of sport's greatest-ever rivalries with their 39th clash in the French Open semi-finals on Friday. It will be their first meeting since 2017, with Nadal leading the head-to-head record 23-15, despite Federer winning the last five matches, and 13-2 on clay. READ MORE