Sports

August 13, (THEWILL) – Nigerian singer and Grammy Award winner, Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, has launched a football academy with training centres in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. The academy is open to players between ages 4–15...

August 13, (THEWILL) – The Governor Douye Diri pre season Football tournament kicked off on Monday, in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital, ahead of the new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, slated to commence on the 30th...

August 12, (THEWILL) – The Paris 2024 Olympics revealed contrasting narratives within the world of athletics, particularly highlighting the success of “Nigerian” athletes competing under different flags and the struggles of Team Nigeria. These stories underscore themes of personal...

August 12, (THEWILL) – Imane Khelif, Algeria's Olympic boxing champion, returned home to a hero's welcome at Algiers airport on Monday. Khelif, who won gold in the women's 66kg category at the Paris 2024 Games, was joined by fellow...

August 12, (THEWILL) – Barnsley FC has announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali, from Portuguese club G.D. Chaves. The 26-year-old joins the Reds on a three-year contract, bringing his experience from Portugal's Primeira Liga to Oakwell. Nwakali, who made...

August 12, (THEWILL) – Monaco delivered a shock 3-0 defeat to Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy, ending the Catalan club's 11-year winning streak in their traditional season curtain-raiser. The match, played at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, marked Hansi...

August 12, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated D’Tigress’ coach, Rena Wakama, on her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Nigeria women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, delivered a remarkable performance at the...

August 12, (THEWILL) – Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Julian Alvarez from Manchester City for a fee of up to €95 million. The 24-year-old Argentine forward has signed a five-year contract with the Spanish club, marking a...

August 12, (THEWILL) – Napoli Club Director, Giovanni Manna, has confirmed that striker Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the Italian Serie A champions. The Nigerian footballer, who extended his contract with Napoli until 2026 in December 2023, is reportedly...

August 12, (THEWILL) – The New England Revolution have acquired Nigerian midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf, from Belgian club Royal Antwerp FC. The 24-year-old joins the Major League Soccer (MLS) side on a contract through 2027, with a club option for 2028....