Top Five Stories From Tuesday You Must Read Today

31st July 2019 - by Erick Ochieng

Harambee Stars head coach Sebastian Migne optimistic he can beat Tanzania in CHAN qualifier on Sunday, Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya believe the country is making progress on doping

SUMMARY

Harambee Stars coach Sebastian Migne is optimistic that his youthful squad has what it takes to register a vital win against Tanzania when the two sides meet in the second leg of the 2020 CHAN qualifier
This year’s edition is dedicated to the late Kothbiro CEO Stephen Ogos who passed away during the initial stages of the tournament
Between 2004 and August 2018, 138 Kenyan athletes tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs, according to a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) report published in September 2018

NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Stars head coach Sebastian Migne was optimistic on Tuesday that his youthful squad has what it takes to register a vital win against Tanzania when the two sides meet in the second leg of the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier.

Police in Brazil probing rape allegations against football superstar Neymar closed the case due to a lack of evidence, the Sao Paulo attorney general's office said on the day.

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

It Won't Be Easy But We Can Beat Tanzania- Harambee Stars Coach Migne

NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Stars head coach Sebastian Migne is optimistic that his youthful squad has what it takes to register a vital win against Tanzania when the two sides meet in the second leg of the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier. The Taifa Stars could not break the visiting Kenyans at the National Main Stadium in Dar es Salaam last Sunday, as both sides had to settle for a barren draw on the day. READ MORE

Former AFC Leopards Forward Ochieng Powers Jua-Kali Into Kothbiro Final

NAIROBI, Kenya- Allin Jua- Kali FC edged Masaa FC 1-0 to qualify for the 41st edition of Kothbiro football final slated for Ziwani Grounds in Nairobi this Saturday. The solitary goal was slotted in by former AFC Leopards forward Victor Ochieng in the 60th minute following a rebound from a cross that hit the woodwork. READ MORE

Despite The Hurdles, Kenyan Athletics Continues To Make Strides On Doping

NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenya suffered international embarrassment in 2016 when a string of doping scandals brought the country famed for its distance runners within a whisker of disqualification from the Rio Olympics."It was a time when Kenya faced an enormous challenge in terms of the very integrity of our sports," said Japhter Rugut, who heads the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK), established in the wake of the scandal. READ MORE

SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Former Man United Players Want Pogba To Go, Pepe For Arsenal

NAIROBI, Kenya- Despite the harsh treatment by head coach Zinedine Zidane,Welsh winger Gareth Bale is still passionate about Real Madrid. The player showed off the club jersey on a video posted on his Instagram page despite being left out in the squad that traveled to Germany for Munich friendlies. READ MORE

Brazil Police End Neymar Rape Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

SAO PAULO, Brazil- Police in Brazil probing rape allegations against football superstar Neymar have closed the case due to a lack of evidence, the Sao Paulo attorney general's office said Monday. The police decision will be sent to prosecutors on Tuesday, who will have 15 days to evaluate the case, a spokeswoman for the attorney general's office told AFP. READ MORE