Top Five Stories From Tuesday You Must Read Today
26th March 2019
Tanzanian boxing sensation Hassan Mwakinyo and Taifa Stars rewarded by President Magufuli, Migne backs Patrick Matasi after blunder in Ghana AFCON qualifier
- Tanzania rising boxing sensation, Hassan 'Champez' Mwakinyo and members of the country's national football team, Taifa Stars were on Monday rewarded by being promised pieces of land by President Dr. John Pombe Magufuli
- London 2012 Olympics silver medallist, Priscah Jeptoo and Vincent Rerimoi claimed a Kenyan double at the 44th edition of the Stramilano Half Marathon in Milan on Sunday
- Sebastien Migne declined to blame their Saturday 0-1 defeat to Ghana on goal-keeper Patrick Matasi as he rued the missed chance of closing their memorable 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Cup qualifying campaign on a resounding note
NAIROBI, Kenya- Bringing Las Vegas to Kenya. That was the main theme of Nairobi Fight Night 2, a sizzling festival that attracted the biggest crowd ever witnessed for a boxing event in the country's history on Saturday (March 23).
Tanzania rising boxing sensation, Hassan 'Champez' Mwakinyo and members of the country's national football team, Taifa Stars were on Monday rewarded by being promised pieces of land by President Dr. John Pombe Magufuli for their stirring victories over the weekend.
In Athletics, London 2012 Olympics silver medallist, Priscah Jeptoo and Vincent Rerimoi claimed a Kenyan double at the 44th edition of the Stramilano Half Marathon in Milan on Sunday.
Harambee Stars head coach, Sebastien Migne declined to blame their Saturday 0-1 defeat to Ghana on goal-keeper Patrick Matasi as he rued the missed chance of closing their memorable 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Cup qualifying campaign on a resounding note.
Here are the top five stories from Monday compiled by SportPesa News that you must read today:
This Is How Nairobi Fight Night 2 Brought Las Vegas To
Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya- Bringing Las Vegas to Kenya. That was
the main theme of Nairobi Fight Night 2, a sizzling festival that attracted the
biggest crowd ever witnessed for a boxing event in the country's history on
Saturday (March 23). Home girl, Fatuma 'Iron Fist' Zarika retained her World
Boxing Council (WBC) Super Bantamweight in another 3-0 unanimous victory over
Zambian challenger Catherine Phiri after a bruising 10-round contest that was
the only bout in the five on the cards that lasted the distance. READ
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President Magufuli Rewards Mwakinyo With Land For
Gonzalez Victory
DAR-ES-SALAAM, Tanzania- Tanzania rising boxing
sensation, Hassan 'Champez' Mwakinyo and members of the country's national
football team, Taifa Stars were on Monday rewarded by being promised pieces of
land by President Dr. John Pombe Magufuli for their stirring victories over the
weekend that brought pride to a nation. Mwakinyo sent seasoned Argentine Sergio
Eduardo 'El Tigre' Gonzalez to retirement with a fifth round technical knockout
during their men Super Welterweight contest that was the main under card of
Nairobi Fight Night 2 on Saturday night. READ
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Jeptoo Seals Stramilano Half Kenyan Double On Maternity
Leave Return
MILAN, Italy- London 2012 Olympics silver medallist,
Priscah Jeptoo and Vincent Rerimoi claimed a Kenyan double at the 44th edition
of the Stramilano Half Marathon in Milan on Sunday. Held in warm weather
conditions with a temperature of 22C, Jeptoo returned from a two-year maternity
break to win the women’s race in 1:08:26. READ
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Stars Coach Migne: Goal Keeper Matasi Not To Blame For
Ghana Defeat
NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Stars head coach, Sebastien
Migne declined to blame their Saturday 0-1 defeat to Ghana on goal-keeper
Patrick Matasi as he rued the missed chance of closing their memorable 2019
Africa Cup of Nations Cup qualifying campaign on a resounding note. Kenya had
already qualified to return to the AFCON ahead of their final Group F fixture
at the Ohene Djan Stadium in Accra and were on course to top the pool before
winger Caleb Ekuban broke free in the 83rd minute to score the winner for the
Black Stars in a result that lifted them to the summit on nine points, two
ahead of Kenya in the final standings. READ
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Snow, Indiza Headline Nyali Road To The Masters Deep
Field
NAIROBI, Kenya- Safari Tour champion, Greg Snow,
long-hitting Dismas Indiza and David Wakhu are among the top local
professionals headed for the second round of the KCB Road To The Masters Series
that will tee off at the Par 72 Nyali Golf and Country Club on March 29 and 30.
CJ Wangai, who is also the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Captain, Royal
Golf Club’s Eric Ooko and Justus Madoya who recently made the cut in the
European Tour 2019 Magical Kenya Open, Windsor resident pro Rizwan Charania and
his Muthaiga counterpart Nelson Mudanyi are other top players who will field in
Nyali. READ
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