Enjoy the Sports Zone crew discuss different stories around the world.
– Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, on Saturday gave a thumbs up to Chairman, Nathaniel Idowu Foundation, Yemi Idowu, for the renovation of the Maracana Sporting Complex in Ajegunle, Lagos State, saying it’s the way forward for sports development in Nigeria.
– Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has denied claims that it has joined World Boxing, committing its “firm loyalty” to the International Boxing Association (IBA). Nigeria was announced as the first member of World Boxing from the continent yesterday along with Finland, Iceland, Jamaica, Norway, and the Czech Republic.However, NBF vice-president Azania Omo-Agege, in a statement circulated to African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) members seen by insidethegames, has denied the development
– Kamaru Usman believes he could have done more in his short-notice middleweight fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294.
– South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi has been accused of using a racial slur towards England flanker Tom Curry during his side’s Rugby World Cup semi-final win.
– Anthony Joshua says his fight with Deontay Wilder could be part of a sensational double bill with Tyson Fury’s bout against Oleksandr Usyk.
– Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from second place in the US Grand Prix after running Max Verstappen’s Red Bull close for victory.
– Barcelona Femeni Forward, Asisat Oshoala, Michelle Alozie, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and other invited Super Falcons stars are expected to arrive in Addis Ababa, ahead of their Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against Ethiopia on Wednesday.
– Head Coach, Christopher Musa Danjuma has called up goalkeeper Faith Omilana, defenders Jumoke Alani, Tumininu Adeshina, midfielders Taiwo Afolabi, Chidera Okenwa, and forwards Chiamaka Okwuchukwu and Opeyemi Ajakaye among a roster of 30 Falconets for next month’s 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against the U20 girls of Tanzania.
– Enyimba face elimination from the African Football League after they went down to a 1-0 defeat against Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco.
– Lobi Stars extended their unbeaten streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season courtesy of a 2-0 win against Abia Warriors on Sunday.
– Host Edo Queens and 12 other women football clubs in Nigeria are set for battle as the 3rd edition of Betsy Obaseki Football Tournament gets underway today in the city of Benin, the Edo State capital.
– Argentine World Cup-winning midfielder Papu Gomez has denied doping and blamed his positive test on accidentally ingesting his son’s cough syrup.
– GRAHAM POTTER is waiting on Napoli to make an official move — but keeping an ear out for Manchester United to call.
– MANCHESTER UNITED fans are flooding to Old Trafford to pay their respects to Sir Bobby Charlton.