Top Five Stories From Saturday You Must Read Today

NAIROBI, Kenya- Almost a week on from the historic international friendly that ended in a 1-1 draw before the 2019 SportPesa Cup champions edged the ensuing shootout 4-3, the impact of the occasion continues being felt by the Sharks faithful as the team prepares for the 2019/20 season.

Real Madrid CF have a clear run in the chase for Paul Pogba after Juventus FC reportedly ended their interest in the want away Manchester United FC midfielder while a contract dispute is the reason behind the strike by Arsenal FC captain, Laurent Koscielny.

Simona Halep torpedoed Serena Williams's latest bid to capture a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam on Saturday when she stormed to a sensational victory in a 56-minute Wimbledon final.

Head coach Paul Odera rang seven changes to the Chipu squad that will face Brazil on Sunday in their second Pool A fixture of the World Rugby Under 20 trophy in Brazil.

Timothy Cheruiyot once again impressed as Ethiopian-born Sifan Hassan set a new world record on an explosive night of athletics at the Herculis EBS Diamond League in Monaco on Friday night. 

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

Special Feature: How One Game Has Transformed Kariobangi Slums Forever

NAIROBI, Kenya- It is no doubt that playing and matching nine time English league champions Everton FC at MISC Kasarani last Sunday turned Kariobangi Sharks FC players into instant heroes. Almost a week on from the historic international friendly that ended in a 1-1 draw before the 2019 SportPesa Cup champions edged the ensuing shootout 4-3, the impact of the occasion continues being felt by the Sharks faithful as the team prepares for the 2019/20 season. READ MORE

SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Koscielny On Arsenal Strike Over Contract, Lukaku Priced At £90m

NAIROBI, Kenya- Real Madrid CF have a clear run in the chase for Paul Pogba after Juventus FC reportedly ended their interest in the want away Manchester United FC midfielder while a contract dispute is the reason behind the strike by Arsenal FC captain, Laurent Koscielny. Everton FC are on the verge of completing the signing of Manchester City wing back Fabian Delph with manager Marco Silva looking for a leader in the dressing room while Inter Milan will have to part with 90 million pounds to sign Romelu Lukaku from United. READ MORE

Ruthless Halep Blows Serena Williams Wimbledon Title Dream Apart

LONDON, England- Simona Halep torpedoed Serena Williams's latest bid to capture a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam on Saturday when she stormed to a sensational victory in a 56-minute Wimbledon final. The 27-year-old Romanian captured her second career major with a 6-2, 6-2 victory adding a maiden Wimbledon -- the first for her country in both men's and women's singles -- to her 2018 Roland Garros triumph. READ MORE

Odera Rings Seven Changes In Chipu Side To Face Hosts Brazil

RIO-DE-JANEIRO, Brazil- Head coach Paul Odera rang seven changes to the Chipu squad that will face Brazil on Sunday in their second Pool A fixture of the World Rugby Under 20 trophy in Brazil. Kenya will be seeking to bounce back from the chastening 11-63 to Uruguay in their opener in Brazil on Tuesday night with Ian Masheti, Samuel Were, George Kyriazi and Timothy Omela who started off the bench against elevated to the starting XV. READ MORE

Timothy Cheruiyot Reigns Supreme, Hassan Blasts To World Record In Monaco

MONACO, Principality of Monaco- Timothy Cheruiyot once again impressed as Ethiopian-born Sifan Hassan set a new world record on an explosive night of athletics at the Herculis EBS Diamond League in Monaco on Friday night. Cheruiyot who is the Diamond Trophy champion and favourite for the world title in Doha won the men’s 1500m, which was not a scoring race in the Diamond League, but was a phenomenal race in anybody’s estimation. READ MORE