Sports Zone 16-05-2024

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

- The Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, said the institution is fully prepared to host the best edition of the Federation of African Universities Sports, FASU, in September, this year.

- Rivers Queens made a comeback from a first half deficit to defeat experienced Imo Grasshoppers on day 3 of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2024 ongoing in Benin City, Edo State.

- The organizers of the 2024 African Basketball League have confirmed the qualified teams for the playoffs.

- President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s table tennis star, Aruna Quadri, on winning the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Cup title.

- Rory McIlroy says he is "ready to play" this week's US PGA Championship at Valhalla despite filing divorce papers on Monday.

- Alex Albon has signed a new contract with Williams at least until the end of 2026.

- Abia Warriors on Wednesday compounded the woes of Rivers United in the rescheduled game played in Umuahia.

- Ghana delivered a stunning attacking masterclass to trounce Ivory Coast 5-1 in the opening match of the 2024 WAFU Zone B Under-17 Championship held at the University of Ghana Stadium on Tuesday.

- The Nigeria National League, NNL, on Wednesday conducted draws for the Super 8 championship to be held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu from June, 7-14, 2024.

- Super Eagles ace, Victor Boniface has been crowned German Bundesliga Rookie of the Season.

- Celtic emphatically sealed a 12th Scottish Premiership title in 13 seasons by dismantling Kilmarnock in arguably their finest display of the season.

- Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says the club want to keep skipper Bruno Fernandes after the Portuguese midfielder stated his desire to remain at Old Trafford.

- Premier League clubs will vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) from next season at their annual general meeting next month.