Sports Zone 13-07-2023

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

- Nigeria will play 2019 champions DR Congo for a place in the semi-finals of the ongoing 2023 FIBA AfroCan on Thursday (today) after they overcame Gabon 71-55 in Luanda on Wednesday.

- World Table Tennis has released its latest ranking for July and Nigeria sensation, Aruna Quadri was unmoved from his former position in the ranking.

- Niger United and Safety Babes have emerged as leaders as the first phase of Ardova Handball Premier League ended in Benin on Wednesday.

- Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says it is "crazy" she is in the Wimbledon semi-finals nine months after giving birth and amid the mental impact of the war in her homeland.

- Spanish top seed Carlos Alcaraz moved into the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time and will face Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev in the last four.

- The House of Representatives yesterday summoned the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) over the planned protest by the senior female national team, Super Falcons over alleged nonpayment of their allowances and other welfare issues ahead of the upcoming Women’s World Cup tournament.

- The Super Falcons will take on Australian club Queensland Lions FC in a friendly in Brisbane, Australia on Saturday as they continue their preparations for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, which begins July 20.

- Lobi Stars, on Wednesday, defeated Akwa United, 2-0, in their last Naija Super 8 Group B encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, to qualify for the semi-finals as group winners.

- Leon Balogun is back at Rangers on a one-year deal after the club confirmed his return with a surprise pre-season video cameo.

- FIFA has banned Al-Nassr from registering new players for failing to pay add-ons owed to Leicester City as part of the Ahmed Musa deal.

Aston Villa have announced the signing of Spain centre-back Pau Torres from Villarreal for a reported £31.5m.

- Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal have signed Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic for a reported £34m, making him their third big summer signing.

Mason Mount will bring "dynamism" to Manchester United's midfield, according to manager Erik ten Hag.

- Peruvian side Universitario Deportes say the "honour of our club has been tainted" after criticising Brazilian authorities for the arrest of assistant coach Sebastian Avellino for allegedly making racist gestures during a game.

Larsa Pippen is reacting to Michael Jordan’s recent disapproval of her relationship with his son Marcus Jordan.