Top Five Stories From Wednesday You Must Read Today
15th August 2019
Football Kenya Federation appoints Francis Kimanzi as Harambee Stars head coach, Liverpool lift UEFA Super Cup
- Monaco said on Wednesday that they had bought veteran French striker Wissam Ben Yedder from Sevilla, with young Portuguese attacker Rony Lopes going the other way
- Kimanzi takes over from Frenchman Sebastian Migne who resigned from his post as coach on Monday after a 15-month stint in charge
- For Djokovic and Federer, back in action for the first time since the Serb's victory over the Swiss in the Wimbledon final, it was a smooth start to their US Open build-up
NAIROBI, Kenya- The Football Kenya Federation on Wednesday chosen to settle for Mathare United FC tactician Francis Kimanzi to take over as head coach of the men’s national team, Harambee Stars.
Liverpool beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup on the night after a richly entertaining match in Istanbul finished 2-2 at the end of extra time.
Here are the top five stories from Wednesday compiled by SportPesa News that you must read today:
FKF Appoint Kimanzi As Harambee Stars Coach, Zico Named His Assistant
NAIROBI, Kenya- The Football Kenya Federation has chosen to settle for Mathare United FC tactician Francis Kimanzi to take over as head coach of the men’s national team, Harambee Stars.Kimanzi takes over from Frenchman Sebastian Migne who resigned from his post as coach on Monday after a 15-month stint in charge. READ MORE
All Blacks Draft Legendary Fly-Half Dan Carter For Bledisloe Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand- The All Blacks have drafted in legendary fly-half Dan Carter to calm any nerves among the faltering world champions ahead of this weekend's Bledisloe Cup decider against Australia.A shock 47-26 loss to the Wallabies has rattled the All Blacks, calling into question their experimental strategy of fielding two playmakers in Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo'unga. READ MORE
Klopp's Liverpool Beat Chelsea On Penalties To Win UEFA Super Cup
ISTANBUL, Turkey- Liverpool beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday after a richly entertaining match in Istanbul finished 2-2 at the end of extra time.Every penalty in the shoot-out had found the net before Tammy Abraham's effort was saved by Spanish goalkeeper Adrian, allowing the European champions to win the trophy for the fourth time in their history. READ MORE
Djokovic, Federer Sail Through As Serena Williams Pulls Out In Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, United States- Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic overwhelmed opponents at the WTA-ATP Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday, where Serena Williams withdrew because of back trouble. Williams had hoped to rebound from the back spasms that forced her out of the WTA final in Toronto on Sunday, where she lasted only four games before retiring. READ MORE
Monaco Switch Makes Ben Yedder Ligue 1's Most Expensive Summer Signing
MONACO, Principality of Monaco- Monaco said on Wednesday that they had bought veteran French striker Wissam Ben Yedder from Sevilla, with young Portuguese attacker Rony Lopes going the other way. According to sources close to Monaco, the transfer is for 40 million euros ($44.7 million), the amount of the Ben Yedder's release clause, with Lopes valued at 20 million euros. READ MORE