Top Five Stories From Monday You Must Read Today

17th September 2019 - by Erick Ochieng

Leopards Manager Casa Mbungo optimistic the club will get back to winning ways in SPL, world 1500m champion Manangoi out of Doha Championship with injury

Kenya's Elijah Motonei Manangoi celebrates after winning the men's 1500m during the IAAF Diamond League competition on May 3, 2019 in Doha. PHOTO | AFP

SUMMARY

Jurgen Klopp has warned Liverpool that retaining the Champions League will be even harder than their incredible march to victory in Madrid last season
Leopards will take on newcomers Wazito FC on Saturday, September 21 at the Bukhungu Stadium, who are also without a maiden win in the new SPL season
World 1,500m champion Elijah Manangoi of Kenya said Monday he has pulled out of this month's world athletics championships in Doha after sustaining an ankle injury in training

NAIROBI, Kenya- AFC Leopards SC head coach Andre Casa Mbungo on Monday admitted to being worried about his blunt striking force after his side could only manage a draw against Kariobangi Sharks FC on Sunday.

The Springboks on the day called on French referee Jerome Garces to treat them as equals during this weekend's opening Pool B blockbuster clash with defending champions New Zealand.

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

Concerned Leopards Coach Mbungo Remains Positive Despite Slow SPL Start

NAIROBI, Kenya- AFC Leopards SC head coach Andre Casa Mbungo admitted to being worried about his blunt striking force after his side could only manage a draw against Kariobangi Sharks FC on Sunday. Despite the concern, Mbungo maintained that he is confident that Leopards will discover their winning formula as they continue to seek a first goal in the new SportPesa Premier League (SPL) season. READ MORE

Injured World Champion Elijah Manangoi Pulls Out Of Doha

NAIROBI, Kenya- World 1,500m champion Elijah Manangoi of Kenya said Monday he has pulled out of this month's world athletics championships in Doha after sustaining an ankle injury in training. Manangoi did not take part in the Kenyan national trials in Nairobi last week but was named in a four-man 1,500m team to defend his title in Doha. READ MORE

Springboks Call For Fair Treatment In RWC All Blacks Blockbuster

TOKYO, Japan- The Springboks Monday called on French referee Jerome Garces to treat them as equals during this weekend's opening Pool B blockbuster clash with defending champions New Zealand. Assistant South Africa coach Mzwandile Stick said that with the gap between the All Blacks and their potential rivals for the Webb Ellis Cup closing, match officials to be consistent in how they applied the laws to all teams. READ MORE

US Open Champion Andreescu Handed Keys To Her Hometown

MISSISSAUGA, Canada- Bianca Andreescu, who beat Serena Williams in the US Open final to become Canada's first Grand Slam singles champion, was honoured with a rally in her hometown on Sunday."I am truly blessed," the beaming 19-year-old told hundreds gathered to celebrate her achievement. READ MORE

Jurgen Klopp Braced For Tricky Challenge As Liverpool Eye Istanbul Return

LONDON, United Kingdom- Jurgen Klopp has warned Liverpool that retaining the Champions League will be even harder than their incredible march to victory in Madrid last season. Klopp's side start their bid to win a seventh European Cup with a trip to Napoli for their Group E opener on Tuesday. READ MORE