Top Five Stories From Tuesday You Must Read Today

14th August 2019

Gor Mahia FC coach Steven George Pollack confident ahead of CAF second leg, Will Adel Amrouche replace Sebastian Migne?

Ivan PERISIC (CRO) sings the national anthem with, singing, Presentation, PrvÉssssentation, Line up, Lineup, Half-length portrait, Argentina (ARG) - Croatia (CRO) 0: 3, Preliminary round, Group D, Game 23, at 21.06 .2018 in Moscow; Football World Cup 2018 in Russia. PHOTO | AFP
Ivan PERISIC (CRO) sings the national anthem with, singing, Presentation, PrvÉssssentation, Line up, Lineup, Half-length portrait, Argentina (ARG) - Croatia (CRO) 0: 3, Preliminary round, Group D, Game 23, at 21.06 .2018 in Moscow; Football World Cup 2018 in Russia. PHOTO | AFP
SUMMARY
  • New Gor Mahia FC coach Steven George Pollack has maintained a positive attitude and believes that his side has what it takes to progress to the next stage of the CAF Champions League
  • Former Harambee Stars Coach Adel Amrouche has shown interest in the job following the termination of Frenchman Sebastian Migne’s contract on mutual consent
  • The Netherlands' most-capped player Wesley Sneijder announced on Monday his retirement from football, bringing down the curtain on a trophy-laden career that spanned 17 years

Gor Mahia Coach Pollack Confident Despite CAF First Leg Draw

NAIROBI, Kenya- New Gor Mahia FC coach Steven George Pollack has maintained a positive attitude and believes that his side has what it takes to progress to the next stage of the CAF Champions League. Pollack, who was unveiled as coach last Thursday in Nairobi, was in charge as the SportPesa Premier League (SPL) champions played out to a barren draw against Aigle Noir in Bujumbura. READ MORE

Migne Out! Amrouche Next? The Search For Kenya's Next Coach Continues

NAIROBI, Kenya- Former Harambee Stars Coach Adel Amrouche has shown interest in the job following the termination of Frenchman Sebastian Migne’s contract on mutual consent. The news of Migne’s departure came merely a week after Kenya was knocked out of the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers by neighbors Tanzania. READ MORE

Most Capped Dutch Player Wesley Sneijder Retires From Football

THE HAGUE, Netherlands- The Netherlands' most-capped player Wesley Sneijder announced on Monday his retirement from football, bringing down the curtain on a trophy-laden career that spanned 17 years. The 35-year-old, who played 134 times for his country, made the announcement while speaking to the YouTube channel of his hometown club FC Utrecht after having bought a corporate box at their stadium. READ MORE

UEFA Super Cup: Chelsea Seek Redemption As Liverpool Target More European Glory

ISTANBUL, Turkey- Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to make winning trophies a habit as they head back to Istanbul -- the scene of one of the club's greatest triumphs -- to take on Premier League rivals Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. The Anfield club memorably defeated AC Milan on penalties to win the Champions League by the Bosphorus back in 2005, and now they face Chelsea in the Turkish city after becoming European champions for the sixth time in June. READ MORE

Barcelona Officials Head To France For PSG Ace Neymar Talks

MADRID, Spain- Barcelona officials headed to France on Tuesday for talks with Paris Saint-Germain to seal a return to the Spanish club for Brazilian star Neymar, reports said. The club's director for football, retired French international Eric Abidal, and two other top club officials few to Paris to meet with their Paris Saint-Germain counterparts, Catalan radio Rac1 and Catalan television TV3 reported. READ MORE