Sports Zone 13-11-2023

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

- The Nigeria Cricket Federation has released the 15-man squad for the men’s senior team, the Yellow Greens, ahead of their United States and West Indies 2024 ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers which will be played in Namibia from November 20 to December 1,.

- Leaders of the first stanza of the 2023 Ardova Handball League, Niger United of Minna and Safety Babes of Abuja return to court on Tuesday to continue their quest for the top prize.

- Four-time Nigeria Premier Basketball League champions, Rivers Hoopers crushed Police Batons 70-46 to emerge champions of the Atlantic Conference in Akure on Saturday.

Novak Djokovic ensured he will finish the year ranked world No 1 for an eighth time after battling to a late-night victory over Holger Rune in his opening match at the ATP Finals

- Nigeria and Tanzania U-20 girls battled to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their 2024 U-20 Women’s World Cup African qualifying series second-round fixture in Dar es Salaam on Sunday.

- The Likuena of Lesotho will arrive Uyo on Monday (today) ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire feels he is now getting his reward for remaining at Old Trafford to prove he is worthy of a place in Erik ten Hag's starting line-up.

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Barcelona fought back after conceding an early goal to beat lowly Alavés 2-1 in La Liga on Sunday

- Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena has died aged 28 after collapsing on the pitch during a league match in Albania.