Sports Zone 16-11-2023

Enjoy the crew banter and discuss different stories around the world.

- TojeMarine Academy and Rima Strikers of Sokoto recorded big wins on day 1 of the 2023 Ardova Handball Premier League by beating former champions as well as defending champions of the league on Tuesday

- Oleksandr Usyk is aiming to become the undisputed heavyweight champion by defeating Tyson Fury in their upcoming fight, one which was rescheduled to February.

- Jannik Sinner claimed his first ever victory against Novak Djokovic as the Italian beat the world number one at the ATP Finals in Turin.

- The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan-Enoh has urged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to start their qualifying campaign strong, to pick a ticket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

- Bendel Insurance goalkeeper Amas Obasogie could not hide his excitement over his call-up to the Super Eagles camp for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe with optimism about spreading his wings on his maiden call-up.

- Seven Super Falcons’ players, including goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, were yesterday listed for the 2023 Women’s Player of the Year awards by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

- Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has been named the new manager of the United States women's national team and will take charge when the Women's Super League season ends in May.

- Chelsea FC face fresh questions over how its former owner Roman Abramovich funded the club’s success, after leaked files revealed a string of secret payments that may have breached strict football rules, including those on “financial fair play”.

- Napoli have appointed their former manager Walter Mazzarri as their new coach, the Serie A champions confirmed on Tuesday.