Jude Obafemi, THEWILL

U-17 World Cup: Flamingos Beat New Zealand 4-0 To Makeup For Opening Loss To Germany

October 14, (THEWILL) – On Friday, Nigeria defeated New Zealand 4-0 in the second Group B match of the 2022 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in India with goals from Amina Bello, Miracle Usani, Taiwo Afolabi, and Edidiong Etim. A...

Two More Kenyans Suspended For Doping Infractions

October 14, (THEWILL) – The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) stated on Friday, that the winner of the 2017 Boston Marathon, Diana Chemtai Kipyokei, and her Kenyan teammate, Betty Wilson Lempus, have been placed on temporary suspension due to anti-doping...

Neymar To Undergo Trial Over Transfer Fraud

October 14, (THEWILL) – Next week, Brazilian superstar, Neymar, will go on trial for fraud and corruption, related to his 2013 move from Brazilian club, Santos, to Barcelona. A Brazilian investment firm, DIS, has called for the footballer to receive...

Nigeria Pulls Out Of Beach Soccer Competition Due To Lack Of Funds

October 14, (THEWILL) – Nigeria has withdrawn from the 2022 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations due to a lack of funding to participate. The Super Sand Eagles were placed in Group A with Morocco, Mozambique, and Malawi for the...

Reims Sign Two Nigerians From Costa Rica World Cup U-20 Falconets Team

October 14, (THEWILL) – Rofiat Imuran and Oluwatosin Demehin, two promising Nigerian footballers, have been signed by French side Stade de Reims. Imuran and Demehin were significant contributors to the Falconets team that advanced to the Under-20 FIFA Women's World...

Uzoho’s Heroics Undone By Late McTominay Goal In Man Utd’s 1-0 Defeat Of Omonia

October 14, (THEWILL) – On Thursday, Manchester United laboured to a 1-0 Europa League victory over Omonia Nicosia at Old Trafford thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Scott McTominay that spared Marcus Rashford a world of embarrassment. The leading scorer...

Saka Keeps Arsenal Winning Streak Going In 1-0 Win Over Bodo/Glimt

October 13, (THEWILL) – Bukayo Saka's opportunistic first-half goal secured Arsenal a 1-0 away victory over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League, giving them their sixth consecutive victory in all competitions, as they continue their strong start to the season. The England...

Freiburg Whip Nantes 4-Nil To Qualify For Europa Knockout Stage

October 13, (THEWILL) – With their fourth victory in as many games, SC Freiburg, who is currently atop Group G, defeated FC Nantes 4-0 to qualify for the next round of the UEFA Europa League. After missing two games due to...

Super Falcons Climb One Spot In Latest FIFA Rankings

October 13, (THEWILL) – Nigeria's senior women's national football team, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, have moved up one spot in the most recent FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking in Thursday's issue released by the FIFA. The former African champions went from...

Maradona’s “Hand Of God” Ball To Be Auctioned; Could Fetch Between £2.5 – £3m

October 13, (THEWILL) – The match ball that Argentine legend Diego Maradona used to score two of the most illustrious goals in football history is set to be put up for auction. The ball from that memorable 1986 World Cup...

About Me

Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
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