- Football star Sonny Bill Williams, 38, has become a father once again
- He now has five children with his wife Alana, the last named Mohammed.
- In his decorated football career, Williams starred in the NRL and with the All Blacks.
Football great Sonny Bill Williams has become a father for the fifth time and named his son Mohammed in a nod to his Muslim faith.
‘Friend of the Earth’ confirmed the news via their social media platforms on Friday – with the cross-code international and his wife Alana keeping the bundle of joy a secret in recent months.
It is believed only family and close friends knew the couple were pregnant, with the Channel Nine commentator and his former model wife choosing not to find out the sex until the birth.
In an Instagram reelWilliams told her four children (daughters Iman and Aisha and sons Zaid and Essa) that they were going to have another sibling.
“Is Mom pregnant?” one of her children can be heard asking in the clip, which was posted on Friday.
Williams then told his followers that he and his wife are “punishment-seeking fools” before a beaming Alana entered the scene with a clearly visible baby bump.
The video continued with the couple discussing possible names for the baby, a boy or a girl, and Williams was tasked with naming her child.
Williams, a devout Muslim, was seen praying in the hospital in a blue gown, before saying that “it’s been a long nine months” and that he “hoped for a smooth process”.
Football great Sonny Bill Williams has become a father for the fifth time and has named his son Mohammed Williams.
‘SBW’ confirmed the news on his social media platforms on Friday, with the cross-code international and his wife Alana (right) keeping the bundle of joy a secret in recent months.
The happy couple already have four children: daughters Iman and Aisha and sons Zaid and Essa (pictured).
Williams made his NRL debut as an 18-year-old in 2004 for the Bulldogs and was an instant sensation, winning a championship the same year (pictured, 2006)
Such was his talent that Williams won rugby World Cups with the All Blacks in 2011 and 2015 (pictured), as well as a second NRL championship title, this time with the Roosters in 2013.
Mohammed Williams, who was born on July 17, appears to conclude the video, with his proud father cradling him.
“Four kilos, a healthy baby and a healthy mother,” says Williams, beaming with pride.
“May Allah bless and help Muhammad to be a strong and just man.”
Williams made his NRL debut as an 18-year-old in 2004 for the Bulldogs and was an instant sensation.
He won a world title the same year before leaving the club to play rugby in France with Toulon three years later.
Such was his extraordinary sporting talent that Williams won World Cups with the All Blacks in 2011 and 2015, as well as a second NRL title, this time with the Roosters in 2013.
Williams also had a talent for fighting, winning nine of ten fights as a heavyweight boxer.
