Olumide Atiba, THEWILL

Bellingham Double Fires England Past Norway Into World Cup Semi-Finals

July 12, (THEWILL) — England booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a dramatic extra-time winner, to inspire a 2-1 comeback victory over Norway in Miami on...

Africa’s W/Cup Report Card: What Morocco, Egypt and Cape Verde Proved in 2026

July 12, (THEWILL) — Africa's journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended this week in familiar fashion painfully close to history, yet filled with reasons for pride. There will be no African nation lifting football's most coveted trophy this...

South Africa Midfielder Jayden Adams Dies Aged 25 Weeks After World Cup Campaign

July 11, (THEWILL) — South African football has been plunged into mourning following the death of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams at the age of 25, just weeks after representing his country at the 2026 FIFA...

Super Falcons Unveil 25-Player Squad for WAFCON Title Defence

July 11, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's Super Falcons have unveiled a 25-player squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as they prepare to defend their continental crown in Morocco. Head coach Justine Madugu announced the squad through...

Merino’s Late Strike Sends Spain Past Belgium Into World Cup Semi-Finals

July 11, (THEWILL) — Spain booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner to seal a 2-1 victory over Belgium in Los Angeles. Merino emerged as...

NBBF President Kida Rallies Nigerians To Back D’Tigers Ahead Of World Cup Qualifiers

July 10 (THEWILL) — The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Musa Kida, has called on Nigerians to throw their full support behind D'Tigers as the senior men's national team prepares to begin the second round of...

‘No Regrets Over Choosing Morocco After World Cup Exit’ – Bouaddi

July 10 (THEWILL) — Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has reaffirmed his commitment to the Atlas Lions, insisting he has no regrets about choosing to represent the North African nation despite their quarter-final exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The...

Moses Simon Opens Up on Liverpool Transfer Collapse, Calls It Biggest Career Regret

July 10 (THEWILL) — Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has revealed that missing out on a transfer to Liverpool remains one of the biggest regrets of his professional career. The 30-year-old, who recently joined Ligue 1 side Paris FC after...

France End Morocco’s World Cup Dream To Reach Third Straight Semi-Final

July 9 (THEWILL) — France booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over Morocco on Thursday, ending the Atlas Lions' impressive campaign and keeping alive their quest for a...

Nigerian Defender Fabiyi Earns Manchester United Academy Scholarship

July 8 (THEWILL) — Manchester United have confirmed Nigerian-born defender Idris Fabiyi as one of 15 young players awarded first-year academy scholarships ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Premier League club announced its latest intake of academy scholars as preparations...

About Me

Olumide Atiba is a sports journalist with THEWILL, known for his keen news sense and compelling storytelling. He has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, well-structured reports that resonate with readers, with a strong focus on football coverage
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