Top Five Stories From Tuesday You Must Read Today

NAIROBI, Kenya- When Yema Mwama started playing football in 2005 in Bandalungwa Municipality in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), his mother scolded him urging him to embrace education ahead of sport.

Even before a ball in the 32nd CAF Africa Cup of Nations has been kicked, Harambee Stars defender, Joash Onyango is all the rave after parading an eye-catching facial transformation that set social media alight.

Harambee Stars number one Patrick Matasi is relishing the prospect of going up against the biggest names in African football during the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Matasi will lead from the back as Kenya feature in the 24-team continental showpiece for the first time in 15 years from June 21 – July 19.

In a bid to beat Real Madrid in the ongoing transfers game, Manchester United have resolved to give Paul Pogba a salary increment to lure the Frenchman to stay at Old Trafford.

Lastly, Ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini was arrested Tuesday in connection with a probe into the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, a source close to the investigation said.

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

Special Feature: Yema Mwama, The Bandari FC Gift That Keeps On Shining

NAIROBI, Kenya- When Yema Mwama started playing football in 2005 in Bandalungwa Municipality in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), his mother scolded him urging him to embrace education ahead of sport. Nonetheless, his strong passion for the beautiful game kept him going. The desire for greatness in football overrode all his mother’s misgivings and to maintain the peace at home, he devised a way to fuel his desire while keeping his dear parent happy. READ MORE

Harambee Stars Defender Onyango Fires Up Social Media With New Dyed Look

NAIROBI, Kenya- Even before a ball in the 32nd CAF Africa Cup of Nations has been kicked, Harambee Stars defender, Joash Onyango is all the rave after parading an eye-catching facial transformation that set social media alight. When the official mugshots of head coach Sebastien Migne's squad were published by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) at the back end of last week, Onyango who was a defensive lynchpin for SportPesa Premier League (SPL) champions and record domestic title winners, Gor Mahia FC made a stir online for apparently appearing to be older than his actual age. READ MORE

SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Pogba Added Salary To Stay At Man United, PSG Warn Neymar

NAIROBI, Kenya- In a bid to beat Real Madrid in the ongoing transfers game, Manchester United have resolved to give Paul Pogba a salary increment to lure the Frenchman to stay at Old Trafford. But adamant Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has intensified his campaign to ensure the World Cup winning midfielder, who is in search of new challenges, relocates to Santiago Bernabeu at all cost. READ MORE

Matasi: I Am Ready To Stop Mane, Mahrez At The AFCON Finals

NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Stars number one Patrick Matasi is relishing the prospect of going up against the biggest names in African football during the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Matasi will lead from the back as Kenya feature in the 24-team continental showpiece for the first time in 15 years from June 21 – July 19. READ MORE

Ex UEFA Chief Michel Platini Arrested In 2022 World Cup Scrutiny

PARIS, France- Ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini was arrested Tuesday in connection with a probe into the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, a source close to the investigation said. The French football legend elected to lead European football's governing body in 2007 was taken into custody by French anti-corruption police investigating the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to the gas-rich Gulf state. READ MORE