Sports Zone 26-06-2024

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

- The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) said yesterday that it has put everything on ground to surpass the achievements of the country at previous Olympics.

- After a superb performance in her recent outing in Luxembourg, Nigeria's Taekwondo star Elizabeth Anyanacho has confirmed her readiness for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

- The Lagos state government has promised to renovate the Molade Okoya-Thomas indoor sports hall inside the Teslim Balogun stadium in Surulere, Lagos.

- Just five weeks after becoming the first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in nearly 25 years, Oleksandr Usyk has given up one of his belts.

- South Africa have recalled two-time World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for next month's Test series against Ireland.

- Police have advised the Mercedes Formula 1 team that no criminal offences were committed by the sender of an email that claimed Lewis Hamilton's car had been "sabotaged".

- Thousands of football faithfuls in Enugu trooped out Monday morning in defiance to the now traditional Sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to welcome the newly crowned Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Rangers International of Enugu.

- Indications have emerged that Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) giants, Kano Pillars will announce the appointment of a new Technical Adviser on Thursday, June 27.

- The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, says a CAF club competition slot will be the major focus for Shooting Stars Sports Club in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dispelled reports it has established contact with Herve Renard for the vacant Super Eagles coaching job.

- Southampton striker Paul Onuachu has put in a transfer request to leave the club.

- Legendary former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry is one of the names being considered to succeed Rob Page as Wales manager

- Belotti moves to the Serie A new-boys for a fee rising to €5m

- Real Madrid striker Joselu is a step away from signing with Qatar's Al Gharafa.

- A masked Kylian Mbappe scored his first-ever Euros goal but France were held to a draw by an already-eliminated Poland to finish second in Group D.

- England moved into Euro 2024's last 16 at the top of Group C - but it was only achieved after another drab display with a draw against Slovenia in Cologne.