Top Five Stories From Wednesday You Must Read Today

NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Stars will face off Burundi in the first round of the Ethiopia 2020 CAF Africa Home Nations Championships (CHAN) following the draw for the home grown players continental showpiece conducted in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday. 

Rwanda international Jacques Tuyisenge scored a brace as SportPesa Premier League (SPL) champions Gor Mahia FC beat Sony Sugar FC 2-0 at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru on Wednesday afternoon to become the first player to score over 40 goals for the club since the legendary Peter Dawo. 

Freshly-minted SportPesa Cup champions Kariobangi Sharks FC marked their return to local football by sweating out a barren draw against league leaders Mathare United FC in a result that left both teams unbeaten in the competition.

In Athletics, Some of the brightest minds in sports technology gathered in London last week to attend the first IAAF Innovation Workshop, designed to promote creativity and collaboration among the world athletics governing body's technical partners and suppliers.

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

The Five Unforgettable Moments Of 2019 SportPesa Cup

NAIROBI, Kenya- As the dust settles, the 2019 SportPesa Cup rates as the best edition of the regional eight-team invitational football showpiece organized so far. A week of gripping football action climaxed last Sunday (January 27) when Kariobangi Sharks FC became the second team to lift the coveted trophy when they silenced SportPesa Premier League rivals Bandari FC 1-0 at the National Main Stadium in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. READ MORE

Harambee Stars In Burundi 2020 CHAN Opening Qualifier

NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Stars will face off Burundi in the first round of the Ethiopia 2020 CAF Africa Home Nations Championships (CHAN) following the draw for the home grown players continental showpiece conducted in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday.  Eight nations among them Kenya will vie for two slots at the 16-team tournament from the East African region with neighbours Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Somalia drawn to play in the same zone during the qualifiers with the hosts having an automatic ticket. READ MORE

Tuyisenge Brace Lifts Gor To Fourth, Equals Legendary Dawo Feat

NAKURU, Kenya- Rwanda international Jacques Tuyisenge scored a brace as SportPesa Premier League (SPL) champions Gor Mahia FC beat Sony Sugar FC 2-0 at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru on Wednesday afternoon to become the first player to score over 40 goals for the club since the legendary Peter Dawo. Tuyisenge struck his 40th and 41st goals of his Gor career to gift the champions the much-needed victory that saw them jump up to fourth on the league table on 16 points, eight adrift pacesetters Mathare United FC with a game in hand. READ MORE

Bright Minds Gather In London To Promote Creativity In Athletics

MONACO, Principality of Monaco- Some of the brightest minds in sports technology gathered in London last week to attend the first IAAF Innovation Workshop, designed to promote creativity and collaboration among the world athletics governing body's technical partners and suppliers. The aim is to bring new technology to the World Athletics Series events to enhance the live, broadcast and digital viewing experience for spectators and fans, and better share the stories of the extraordinary athletes and their journeys. READ MORE

SportPesa Cup Kings Sharks, Log Leaders Mathare Battle To Stalemate

NAIROBI, Kenya- Freshly-minted SportPesa Cup champions Kariobangi Sharks FC marked their return to local football by sweating out a barren draw against league leaders Mathare United FC in a result that left both teams unbeaten in the competition. Although the fixture christened ‘Slum Derby’ failed to provide the goals, Mathare left Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani with a hefty six-point lead at the top of the SportPesa Premier League after closest rivals Bandari FC crashed 0-4 away to Kakamega Homeboyz FC. READ MORE