Top Five Stories From Wednesday You Must Read Today

6th June 2019

Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga to link up with the squad in France, Infantino re-elected FIFA President

Striker Michael Ogada Olunga celebrates Harambee Stars goal against Ghana on September 8, 2018. PHOTO/File
Striker Michael Ogada Olunga celebrates Harambee Stars goal against Ghana on September 8, 2018. PHOTO/File
SUMMARY
  • Having inherited a young and exciting side from Odhiambo, Mwalala has moulded Bandari into one of the most potent sides in the SPL with many teams dreading a visit to their Mbaraki Sports Complex home ground where guests rarely get anything
  • Earlier, FKF communications manager, Barry Otieno was quoted by news outlets expressing fears that the Kashiwa Reysol forward would miss out of the forthcoming 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations campaigns as the federation sought to secure his release
  • Kerr has said the superstar forward must take part in a practice before playing and that while he missed Tuesday's workout he would take the court at the team's training facility

NAIROBI, Kenya- Relief swept across the Harambee Stars training camp in France on Wednesday when Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed top striker Michael Olunga has been released by his Japanese side to link up with the team.

Gianni Infantino was re-elected on the day by acclamation for a second term as FIFA president at the Congress of world football's governing body in Paris.

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

Special Feature: The Rise And Rise Of Bandari FC Head Coach Bernard Mwalala

NAIROBI, Kenya- Charity begins at home, it is often said and with a number of leading top flight clubs spending a huge chunk of their limited budget to lure foreign head coaches, perhaps its time for they gave domestic talent a look in. Bandari FC boss, Bernard Mwalala, a retired player of international repute, is slowly but surely enhancing his reputation as one of the most gifted head coaches in this part of the world after enjoying his third straight season of success and should he continue, the Dockers will find it difficult to retain his services. READ MORE

Relief For Harambee Stars: Top Striker Olunga Released To Join France Camp

NAIROBI, Kenya- Relief swept across the Harambee Stars training camp in France when Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed top striker Michael Olunga has been released by his Japanese side to link up with the team. Earlier, FKF communications manager, Barry Otieno was quoted by news outlets expressing fears that the Kashiwa Reysol forward would miss out of the forthcoming 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations campaigns as the federation sought to secure his release. READ MORE

Injured Warriors Star Durant Out Of NBA Game Three, Looney Uncertain

OAKLAND, United States- Injury-hit Golden State will not have Kevin Durant or Kevon Looney for Wednesday's third game of the NBA Finals while guard Klay Thompson remains questionable for the defending champion Warriors. Warriors coach Steve Kerr updated the injury list Tuesday ahead of the matchup at Oracle Arena, which comes with the best-of-seven title showdown against Toronto deadlocked at 1-1. READ MORE

Gianni Infantino Re-Elected Unopposed As FIFA President

Paris, France- Gianni Infantino was re-elected Wednesday by acclamation for a second term as FIFA president at the Congress of world football's governing body in Paris. The 49 year-old, who took charge of FIFA in February 2016 after the departure of the disgraced Sepp Blatter, stood unopposed for a new four-year term which will run until 2023. READ MORE

Joshua, Ruiz Rematch Set For December- Promoter Hearn

NEW YORK, United States- Anthony Joshua will attempt to reclaim his heavyweight titles from Andy Ruiz Jr. before the end of year after activating a rematch clause in his contract, promoter Eddie Hearn said Tuesday. In a brief post on Twitter, Hearn said Joshua had opted for an immediate rematch against Ruiz Jr, who shocked the boxing world with a seventh-round knockout of the British fighter on Saturday. READ MORE