Sports

Long-Time CAF Chief Issa Hayatou Dies In Paris

August 09, (THEWILL) – The former president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, has passed away at the age of 77. He died on Thursday, August 8, in Paris, just one day shy of his 78th birthday....

Nadeem Breaks Olympic Record, Wins Coveted Javelin Gold For Pakistan

August 08, (THEWILL) – Pakistan has made history at the Paris Olympics, with Arshad Nadeem winning the men's javelin title in a stunning performance. Nadeem's record-breaking throw of 92.97 metres earned him the country's first-ever individual gold medal at...

Gov Diri Pre-Season Tourney To Kick-Off Monday, Teams Confirm Participation

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August 08, (THEWILL) – Seven topflight Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL teams and a non-league side Krusaders selected, will participate in the governor Douye Diri pre season tournament in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. Organisers of the Tournament, led by...

Tebogo Takes Gold As First African To Win Olympic 200m Title

August 08, (THEWILL) –Letsile Tebogo, the rising star from Botswana, made history on Thursday by becoming the first African to win the Olympic 200 metres title. The 19-year-old produced a dominant performance, clocking a time of 19.46 seconds to...

Morocco Whip Egypt 6-Nil To Claim Olympic Football Bronze

August 08, (THEWILL) – Morocco's men's football team clinched the bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics in Nantes, France on Thursday. The North African giants thrashed Egypt 6-0, with a standout performance from striker Soufiane Rahimi and a stunning...

South Sudan’s Basketball Stars Receive Hero’s Welcome After Olympic Debut

August 08, (THEWILL) – South Sudan's national basketball team, the Bright Stars, has received a hero's welcome in Juba after their first-ever appearance at the Olympic Games in Paris. Thousands of people turned out to celebrate the team's achievement,...

Veteran Centre-Back Pepe Calls Time On Remarkable Football Journey

August 08, (THEWILL) – Portuguese football veteran, Pepe, has announced his retirement from professional football. The 41-year-old centre-back confirmed the news in an emotional 33-minute video shared on his social media. Pepe's illustrious career spanned over two decades, during which...

Top Scrabble Players To Participate In Gov. Diri Championship

August 08, (THEWILL) – Top players in the Nigerian and African Scrabble circuit are expected to participate in season four of the Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The three-day event is scheduled to hold from...

AFN Denies Responsibility For Nigerian-Born Athlete’s Switch To Team USA

August 08, (THEWILL) – The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has responded to the controversy surrounding Nigerian-born hammer thrower, Annette Nneka Echikunwoke, competing for Team USA instead of Nigeria at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics. Echikunwoke won a...

China Calls For Increased Scrutiny Of US Athletes Amid Doping Concerns

August 08, (THEWILL) – China's anti-doping agency, CHINADA, has urged the International Testing Agency (ITA) to increase testing of US track and field athletes, following a positive doping test by American sprinter, Erriyon Knighton. The call for enhanced scrutiny...