Sports

Iorfa Denies Diverting €500,000 Lobi Stars Funds To Private Use

October 12, (THEWILL) – The Executive Vice chairman of Lobi Stars Football club of Makurdi, Mr Dominic Iorfa, has denied allegations of diverting club revenues for personal use. He said the allegations that he forged a board resolution in 2006...

Sports Minister Calls For Unity, Reform To Revive Nigerian Football

October 12, (THEWILL) – Nigeria's Minister of Youth and Sports Development, John Enoh, held talks with the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), on Thursday, to discuss reforms aimed at improving the governance and development of football in...

Usman Accepts Short Notice UFC 294 Bout Vs Chimaev After Costa Injury

Ask ZiVA 728x90 Ads
October 12, (THEWILL) - The co-main event for the upcoming UFC 294 card has undergone a significant change, as former welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, will now be facing Khamzat Chimaev in a middleweight bout. UFC president, Dana White,...

Conte Cools Talk Of Imminent Napoli Appointment

October 12, (THEWILL) - Antonio Conte has no intention of becoming Napoli's new manager despite interest from the Serie A club. The former Chelsea, Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur boss is currently taking a break after leaving Spurs...

USADA, UFC Partnership Ends Over McGregor Dispute

October 12, (THEWILL) - The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has announced it will end its agreement to conduct drug testing for UFC fighters as of January 1, 2024. USADA CEO, Travis Tygart, said the decision came after...

Leverkusen Striker Boniface Named In Top 20 Players’ List

October 11, (THEWILL) - Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface has been recognised as one of the top 20 footballers in the world right now by leading football website 90min. The Nigerian striker has made a sensational start to life in...

Catalan Economist Claims Barcelona’s Financial Losses Higher Than Expected

October 11, (THEWILL) - Barcelona reportedly made financial losses of €330m during the 2022/2023 season, significantly higher than expectations according to Catalan economist, Marc Ciria. The club had announced a net profit of €304m in September. Marc Ciria, a...

PGMOL Release Audio Of VAR Process For Gusto Villa Red Card

October 11, (THEWILL) - The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), has released audio of the conversation between on-field officials and Video Assistant Referees (VARs), which led to Chelsea defender, Malo Gusto, being shown a red card against Aston...

Rooney Takes Over At Birmingham Following Eustace Sacking

October 11, (THEWILL) - Birmingham City have named former England and Manchester United star, Wayne Rooney, as their new manager. The 37-year-old takes over following the recent dismissal of John Eustace. Rooney has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the...

PGMOL Chief Webb Outlines Plan To Stop Repeat Of Diaz Debacle

October 11, (THEWILL) - The chief refereeing officer of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), Howard Webb, has revealed the steps the English Premier League referees are taking to prevent a repeat of the VAR blunder that denied...