Sports

Senegal Whip South Sudan 4-0 In World Cup Qualifier

November 18, (THEWILL) - The Senegalese national team nicknamed the Teranga Lions, easily defeated South Sudan in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup qualifying on Saturday. Playing at the Olympic Stadium in Diamniadio, Senegal dominated from start...

Solbakken Plays Down Seriousness Of Haaland Injury Ahead Of Scotland Clash

November 18, (THEWILL) - Norway manager Ståle Solbakken has played down fears over the seriousness of Erling Haaland's ankle injury, despite the striker being ruled out of their Euro 2024 qualifier against Scotland on Sunday. Solbakken confirmed Haaland will miss...

F1 Faces Lawsuit Over Cancelled Las Vegas Practice

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November 18, (THEWILL) - A legal challenge has been launched against the inaugural Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix over the abrupt cancellation of Thursday's practice session ahead of this weekend's race. A class action lawsuit alleging breach of...

Nigeria Must Act Now To Avoid Disastrous Exemption From Paris 2024

November 18, (THEWILL) - Doping is one of the most serious threats to the integrity and fairness of sports. It undermines the health and well-being of athletes, the values and spirit of sportsmanship, and the trust and confidence of...

Ogungbayi Pens New Slavia Deal While Usor Seals Austria Switch

November 18, (THEWILL) - Czech giants Slavia Prague have announced major updates regarding the futures of two of their Nigerian wingers, 19-year-old Boluwatife Victor Ogungbayi and 21-year-old Moses Usor. Ogungbayi, who joined from Nigerian club, Ilaji FC, has been...

Goals From Tau, Mudau See South Africa Past Benin In World Cup Qualifier

November 18, (THEWILL) - South Africa began their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Benin at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday. Goals from Percy Tau and Khuliso Mudau saw Hugo Broos'...

Vinicius Jr Thigh Injury Another Setback For Real Madrid

November 18, (THEWILL) - Real Madrid's season has been dealt a major setback with the news that star forward Vinicius Junior has suffered a serious thigh injury while on international duty with Brazil. Tests conducted on Saturday confirmed Vinicius...

Elegbeleye Dismisses Total Promotions NPFL Broadcast Rights Claims

November 18, (THEWILL) - The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has dismissed claims made by Total Promotions Ltd regarding television broadcast rights of the league. In a statement, NPFL Chairman, Gbenga Elegbeleye, said the company's recent letter sent to...

Sports Minister Issues Warning After Eagles’ World Cup Qualifying Draw

November 18, (THEWILL) - The Super Eagles' disappointing 1-1 draw against Lesotho in their first 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier has drawn criticism from Nigeria's Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan-Enoh. In a statement on Friday, the Minister...

South Africa See Opportunity After Nigeria World Cup Qualifier Setback

November 18, (THEWILL) - The South African men's national football team will be looking to capitalise on rivals Nigeria's surprise draw against Lesotho when they kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Benin on Saturday. Bafana...