Author: WAJ Reporter

Galatasaray plans to strengthen their defense alongside Davinson Sanchez. In this regard, they are currently in talks with two players: Akanji from Manchester City and Wilfried Singo from AS Monaco. The Ivory Coast international Singo has become a particularly hot topic since yesterday. Galatasaray, last season’s champion and off to a strong start this season, has made a €28 million bid for the player. However, Monaco is demanding around €40 million from Galatasaray despite the generous offer. Although the gap is significant, discussions between the clubs are progressing positively. Initially hesitant about moving to the Süper Lig, Singo is reportedly…

Last season, Christantus Uche made his La Liga debut and delivered a performance that left a lasting impression on the league. The 22-year-old Nigerian midfielder quickly showcased his quality and became one of Getafe’s key players. Signed just a year ago for €500,000, Uche made a significant impact with 4 goals and 6 assists in 33 appearances, greatly increasing his market value. Following that breakthrough campaign, several clubs such as Atletico Madrid, Como, Sunderland, Brentford, and Leeds United added him to their transfer shortlist. However, the most concrete move came from Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers, who submitted an official…

Lille, one of the top teams in the French league, has made an official offer for Fenerbahçe’s Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku. Fenerbahçe was not planning to keep the player in their squad for next season and intended to transfer him permanently. However, Lille submitted a loan offer for the Ghana international. If both clubs can reach an agreement on the payment of his salary, the transfer could be finalized in a short time. Before José Mourinho’s arrival, Djiku delivered an impressive performance during the 2023-2024 season and became a fan favorite with his solid defending. However, Mourinho, who generally prefers…

South Africa defeated Australia 30-22 in a rugby test match. The game was a hard-fought battle from start to finish. In the second minute, South Africa took the lead through a penalty by Handré Pollard, making it 3-0. However, Australia quickly responded as Bernard Foley converted a penalty to level the score at 3-3. Australia then showed their attacking strength, with Josh Toole scoring the first try of the match to give the Wallabies a 7-3 lead. But South Africa did not give up and came back strongly. In the 35th minute, Kwagga Smith powered over for a try, extending…

AC Milan had reached a full agreement with Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s Nigerian striker Victor Boniface. The Rossoneri were also very close to finalizing a deal with his club on a loan move that included a mandatory purchase option for next season. Boniface had even traveled to Milan for medical examinations, and the transfer was considered a near certainty. However, some problems arose after yesterday’s medical checks. Boniface underwent a three-stage medical examination. The final test was carried out by his trusted orthopedic surgeon, who was specially recalled from vacation. Yet, following these tests, his condition was not deemed sufficient, and…

Former Nigeria national team goalkeeper Peter Rufai recently passed away. At the funeral, his former teammate Taribo West mourned his friend while sharply criticizing the Nigeria Football Federation and the Lagos State Government. According to him, these two organizations failed to give proper attention to the loss of their football legends, and the process was completely neglected. “The Lagos State Government and the Nigeria Football Federation expressed their condolences. But the family isn’t receiving sufficient support. “I feel in my heart that dedicating your life to Nigerian football has no meaning. That’s why I have to stay silent to control…

The excitement of the Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off today. The tournament features 16 teams, with the final scheduled to take place on September 27. In the initial stage, teams will face each other in group matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals, after which the tournament will continue under a knockout system. From African teams, only South Africa will participate in this tournament, competing in Group D. South Africa’s group also includes Brazil, Italy, and France. The team will face each of these opponents once during the group stage. South Africa will…

Five bodies have been found in Kenya, believed to be linked to a religious cult. According to authorities, more bodies are expected to be discovered in the area. The remains were exhumed in Kwa Binzaro village, located in Kilifi County near Malindi. The site is close to the area where hundreds of members of a doomsday cult were found dead two years ago. Government pathologist Dr. Richard Njoroge said on Thursday: “At the start of this exercise, we identified 27 suspected graves. Today, we managed to open six. From those six graves, we recovered five bodies. We also found 10…

Japanese venture capital firms have launched a $20 million investment fund to support early-stage startups in Africa and the Middle East. The fund targets startups operating in fintech, mobility, agri-tech, logistics, and sustainability, aiming to back innovation in these high-growth sectors. Japan is not only providing capital but also working to build strategic bridges between African startups and Japanese corporations. The plan is to help African startups gain easier access to Japanese markets, expertise, and potential business partnerships. JAPAN NOW SEES AFRICA AS A PARTNER In recent years, Japan’s approach to Africa has been shifting—from aid-driven initiatives to partnership-focused investment.…

Moroccan winger Amine Adli has transferred to Bournemouth. The 25-year-old player is reportedly signed for a £25 million transfer fee and has agreed to a five-year contract. Earlier this summer, Bournemouth had already added players such as Ben Gannon-Doak, Adrien Truffert, Dorde Petrovic, and Bafode Diakite to their squad. With Adli’s transfer, the English club aims to start the season on a stronger note. The player, who previously played for Leverkusen, scored 23 goals and provided 25 assists in 143 appearances for the German club. Adli will be part of Bournemouth’s squad for their Premier League match against Wolves on…

South Africa’s grocery chain Shoprite Checkers has announced a smart shopping trolley project designed to make shopping easier for customers and reduce waiting times. Launched as a pilot, this project allows customers to scan items and track them in their trolley as they shop. The device, called the Xpress Trolley, lets shoppers monitor the total cost of their items as they place them in the trolley, enabling them to pay without waiting in a queue at the checkout. The Xpress Trolley is equipped with a touchscreen mounted on the trolley’s handle. Customers can track the value of the items they…

Since the beginning of the summer transfer window, AC Milan have been looking to strengthen their attacking line and, for this reason, have been in talks with Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigerian forward Victor Boniface. The deal is now reportedly close to being completed. The striker is expected to join the Italian giants on loan, with a purchase option included in the agreement. Although Boniface experienced a dip in form last season, his physical presence and finishing ability make him a dangerous forward who can trouble defenders. Milan had been considering adding either Victor Boniface or Rasmus Højlund to their attack. It…

Liverpool’s Egyptian star Mohamed Salah has won the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Men’s Player of the Year award. The 33-year-old winger became the first player in history to claim the accolade three times. Last season, Salah scored 29 goals and provided 18 assists in the Premier League. He finished as both the league’s top scorer and leading assist provider, fully deserving the award. The Liverpool forward also won the 2024-25 Premier League Player of the Season award and was named the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year. Aston Villa’s 23-year-old midfielder Morgan Rogers was named Young Player of the…

Galatasaray have reached an agreement with Manchester City over the transfer of Akanji. Having extended the contract of Davinson Sánchez, the yellow-reds aim to build a strong defensive line and deliver an effective performance in the Champions League. For this reason, they are waiting for a positive response from the Nigerian-born Swiss defender. Although the official contract details have not yet been finalized, an agreement has been reached with Manchester City on all matters. Following this move, Galatasaray will turn their attention to signing a goalkeeper. After that, they plan to strengthen the right-back and midfield positions. The leading candidate…

An interesting finding about sports followership in South Africa has been shared. According to the Gross Happiness Scale (GHS), which evaluates data across the country, significant negative changes are observed, especially when the national team loses a sporting event. This effect becomes even stronger when losses are unexpected or when fans are emotionally invested in the match. At the same time, the impact is more pronounced when a larger number of people experience the emotion simultaneously. According to Professor Talita Greyling from the University of Johannesburg, South Africans’ collective emotions are often closely linked to specific events, with sports having…

Amazon will hold a major sale in South Africa from August 20th to 31st. During this event, called Tech Dash, some products will be available at significantly lower prices. One of the standout items is the Hisense 55A6Q 4K smart TV. Normally priced at R6,499, it can be purchased for R5,849.08 during the sale. The TV comes with HDR10+ support and the VIDAA smart operating system. In addition, the TP-Link AX3000E PCIe WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 kit will be available for R632.20 instead of R734.10. For those looking for a practical power solution, the Astrum PB105 10,000mAh power bank…