Jude Obafemi, THEWILL

Pickford Signs New Four-Year Contract With Everton Until 2029

October 16, (THEWILL) — Everton Football Club has confirmed that goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, has committed his future to the Merseyside outfit by signing a new four-year contract. The England international will remain at Hill Dickinson Stadium until June 2029,...

Messi Announces Inaugural Messi Cup Youth Tournament In Miami

October 15, (THEWILL) — Lionel Messi has revealed plans for the inaugural Messi Cup, an under-16 international football tournament that will bring together eight leading clubs from across the world. The competition, organised by Messi's production company 525 Rosario,...

Morocco Surpass Spain’s Record With Flawless 2026 Qualifying Performance

October 15, (THEWILL) — Morocco claimed a record 16th consecutive international victory on Tuesday evening, defeating Congo 1-0 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The triumph allowed Walid Regragui's side to complete their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign without...

Senegal Qualify For 2026 World Cup After Thrashing Mauritania 4-0

October 15, (THEWILL) — Senegal qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Mauritania 4-0 in their final Group B qualification match at the Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade in Diamniadio on Tuesday night. The Lions of Teranga finished...

England Beat Latvia To Qualify For 2026 World Cup Finals

October 15, (THEWILL) — England confirmed their place in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Latvia 5-0 in Riga on Tuesday evening. Thomas Tuchel's side required only a victory to guarantee qualification, and they delivered an accomplished performance that...

Merino Scores Twice In Spain’s 4-Nil Victory Over Bulgaria

October 15, (THEWILL) — Spain moved closer to World Cup qualification after defeating Bulgaria 4-0 in Group E, with Arsenal midfielder, Mikel Merino, scoring twice in a dominant performance. Luis de la Fuente's European champions now have four victories...

Szoboszlai Strikes Late To Earn Hungary 2-2 Draw With Portugal

October 15, (THEWILL) — Dominik Szoboszlai inspired Hungary to a 2-2 draw against Portugal, providing the assist for the opening goal before scoring a last-gasp equaliser to deny the visitors victory. The midfielder delivered a pinpoint corner after eight minutes...

Italy Beat Israel To Move Closer To World Cup Finals

October 15, (THEWILL) — Italy defeated Israel 3-0 to guarantee at least a play-off berth for next year's World Cup, with Mateo Retegui scoring twice in a match that never reached the heights of the sides' previous nine-goal encounter....

South Korea Honours Son As Most-Capped Player With 138 Appearances

October 15, (THEWILL) — South Korea's captain, Son Heung-min, was presented with a commemorative jersey at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Tuesday, after becoming his nation's most-capped player. The 33-year-old LAFC forward reached 137 appearances during Friday's match against...

Nigeria Await World Cup Play-Off Opponents After Benin Victory

October 14, (THEWILL) — Nigeria will learn the identity of their World Cup play-off opponents when FIFA publishes its next rankings on October 23. The Super Eagles earned a qualification lifeline after thrashing Benin 4-0 in Uyo on Tuesday,...

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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