Top Five Stories From Monday You Must Read Today

10th September 2019

Harambee Stars interim captain Michael Olunga believes the team is headed toward the right direction, US Open winner Bianca Andreescu leaps into WTA Rankings top five

Michael Olunga. PHOTO | AFP
Michael Olunga. PHOTO | AFP
SUMMARY
  • Gor Mahia FC’s captain Kenneth Muguna scored early in the second half to cancel out Emmanuel Okwi’s first half effort to secure a draw for the Kenyans in the friendly
  • Basketball legend Yao Ming said he blamed himself for host nation China's poor performances at the Basketball World Cup after their latest chastening defeat on Sunday
  • US Open winner Bianca Andreescu, 200th in the world rankings a year ago, leapt into the top five on Monday, while Ashleigh Barty knocked Naomi Osaka off top spot

NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Stars stand-in captain Michael Olunga on Monday expressed his delight after leading his country against Uganda on Sunday in the absence of Tottenham Hotspur FC’s Victor Wanyama.

The US Open winner Bianca Andreescu, 200th in the world rankings a year ago, leapt into the top five on the day, while Ashleigh Barty knocked Naomi Osaka off top spot.

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

Proud Captain Michael Olunga Believes Harambee Stars Future Is Bright

NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Stars stand-in captain Michael Olunga expressed his delight after leading his country against Uganda on Sunday in the absence of Tottenham Hotspur FC’s Victor Wanyama. The Kashiwa Reysol FC striker was the sole attacker as Kenya played out to a 1-1 draw against the Uganda Cranes at the Kasarani Stadium. READ MORE

Former Rockets Star Yao Ming Blames Himself For China's World Cup Woes

BEIJING, China- Basketball legend Yao Ming said he blamed himself for host nation China's poor performances at the Basketball World Cup after their latest chastening defeat on Sunday. Sunday's 86-73 loss to Nigeria in the classification round for teams outside the top 16 means China have failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics directly from the World Cup, just days after the shock of crashing out at the group stage. READ MORE

European Teams Divided Regarding UEFA Champions League Reform

LAUSANNE, Switzerland- The battle over the future of the Champions League will resume on Monday and Tuesday when the European Club Association (ECA) meets in Geneva and the leadership faces rebellion from members. ECA, led by Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli, is closely involved in proposals to reshape Europe's main club competition from 2024. READ MORE

A Tropical Subject! Could Typhoons Hit Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup?

TOKYO, Japan- Namibia 0 New Zealand 0 at the Rugby World Cup! An improbable scoreline but one that could happen if their pool match is cancelled due to a typhoon. The disruption caused in Tokyo in the early hours of Monday by powerful typhoon Faxai has reignited questions about contingency planning for the Rugby World Cup, which starts in just 11 days. READ MORE

Teen Andreescu Into WTA Rankings Top Five After US Open Win

NEW YORK, United States- US Open winner Bianca Andreescu, 200th in the world rankings a year ago, leapt into the top five on Monday, while Ashleigh Barty knocked Naomi Osaka off top spot. Eliminated in the first qualifying round in New York a year ago, Andreescu rose 10 places to number five after beating Serena Williams in the final on Saturday. READ MORE