Author: WAJ Reporter

Lookman’s potential transfer is seen by football fans as one of the hottest developments in this summer’s transfer window. The star player, who won the African Player of the Year award this season, is in contact with some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Recently, Napoli made one of the most concrete moves regarding this transfer, offering Lookman a salary of €5 million per year. However, the Nigerian star prefers to join Inter, who have offered him €4.5 million per year. It is also known that the player is not interested in Atletico Madrid. In fact, it is claimed that Lookman has…

Fenerbahçe is looking to strengthen its midfield this summer. In line with this goal, the Yellow-Navy Blues have held talks with players like Yves Bissouma, Granit Xhaka, and Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Another target on their radar was Club Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika. However, the Belgian club demanded a hefty €40 million transfer fee for the Nigerian midfielder. Due to this high price tag, Fenerbahçe has decided to pull out of the race for now. Several top European clubs remain interested in Onyedika, including Juventus, West Ham, Tottenham, and Leeds United. Despite the growing interest, Club Brugge is in no rush to sell.…

The government of Chad has announced a $1.5 billion program to develop its digital strategy under the “Chad Connection 2030” plan. The ambitious program aims to make Chad one of the leading digital economies in Africa by providing quality internet access to the majority of its citizens. The national fiber backbone will be strengthened with fiber loops completed in urban and rural areas, and satellite solutions will be deployed to extend coverage to remote and isolated regions. PRIVATIZATION TO BOOST COMPETITION To reduce internet access costs and increase competition, the government will promote the privatization of its state-owned telecom provider…

Napoli has given the green light to Galatasaray for the transfer of Osimhen. Galatasaray had already convinced the player but faced difficulties reaching an agreement with Napoli to finalize the deal. Initially, Galatasaray submitted an offer of €40+35 million with a two-year payment plan. However, this offer was rejected by Napoli due to issues with the bank guarantee. Later, Napoli demanded a 20% share from the player’s future sale, which brought the transfer talks to a standstill. Eventually, both clubs found common ground and agreed on a 10% sell-on clause. The bank guarantee issue was also resolved during the process.…

Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur has announced that she is taking a break from her career: “I have been pushing myself very hard for the past two years; battling injuries and facing many challenges. But deep down, I haven’t felt happy on the court for some time now.” “Tennis is a beautiful sport. However, right now I feel it’s time to take a step back and put myself first for the first time: to breathe, to heal, and to rediscover the joy of simply living.” As a result, it has been confirmed that the professional player, who was once ranked…

Manchester United have made a third official bid for Cameroonian forward Bryan Mbeumo. This time, the Red Devils are reported to have offered Brentford close to £70 million. However, Brentford have yet to respond to the offer. Despite that, United remain optimistic about the transfer. If the deal goes through, they also aim to sign Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Mbeumo, who scored 20 league goals last season, is also known to be interested in a move to Manchester United. The club struggled heavily in attack last season, scoring only 44 goals in the Premier…

A sample taken from Kenyan athlete Ruth Chepngetich, the women’s marathon world record holder, tested positive for the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). Although HCTZ is medically used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure, it is listed as a prohibited substance at all times under the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules. Commonly used as a masking agent, HCTZ has a reporting threshold of 20 nanograms/mL in urine, whereas Chepngetich’s sample showed a level of 3,800 nanograms/mL. As a result, Chepngetich was provisionally suspended from competition by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). Although she was notified on April 16, Chepngetich was…

The 16-year-old Moroccan wonderkid had caught the attention of Real Madrid with his impressive performances. His transfer was considered almost certain, as the central midfielder’s contract with Ajax had expired. The documents were prepared, and the medical tests were completed. However, according to recent reports, an issue may have arisen during his medical examination. As a result, the club has not yet signed a contract with the player. Ouazane’s camp is expected to explore alternative clubs if the deal falls through. Following his standout display at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, interest in Ouazane has increased significantly. Described as…

There is intense activity surrounding the potential transfer of Ademola Lookman. The prolific winger, who won the African Player of the Year award this year, is attracting serious interest from several top clubs—Inter Milan being one of the most prominent. The Italian giants are reportedly ready to pay €40 million to Atalanta for the Nigerian star. However, they have made it clear that they will not increase their offer under any circumstances. If Atalanta does not consider the fee sufficient, the transfer to Inter will not go through. Lookman is also being tracked by several major European clubs. Among those,…

In recent years, shopping malls and parking lots in South Africa have been increasingly replacing physical ticketing systems with cashless digital applications. Traditional machine-based systems are quite expensive to install. Tickets can be lost, machines can malfunction, and these old systems require constant maintenance and support. In digital systems, the process works as follows: a camera placed at the entrance of the parking facility recognizes the license plate, and the boom gate opens automatically. Upon exit, the same system charges the user automatically through the app. Payments are made via credit or debit cards loaded onto applications such as Admyt.…

Kaizer Chiefs, one of South Africa’s oldest and most prestigious clubs, which fell behind their rivals last season, has made several signings to strengthen their squad. Aiming to deliver a stronger performance next season, Chiefs have signed Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako, Ethan Chislett, striker Flavio Silva, and left-back Nkanyiso Shinga. With these new additions, Chiefs’ expected starting XI is shaping up as follows: Bvuma; Monyane, Miguel, Dortley, Shinga; Ndlovu, Cele; Lilepo, Chislett, Mako; Du Preez. Although Chiefs have significantly reinforced their squad, they still need a proven goal scorer. Meanwhile, Sundowns have largely retained their squad, and Pirates have…

Former head coach of the Nigerian national football team, Monday Sinclair, has passed away. The legendary figure, who wore the Green Eagles jersey in the 1960s, made significant contributions to Nigerian football both as a player and a coach. Sinclair, who died at the age of 88, began his coaching career with the now-defunct Sharks FC. He went on to manage Niger Tornadoes, Enugu Rangers, and Bayelsa United. In 1997, he was appointed head coach of the Nigerian national team, and later took charge of the Equatorial Guinea national team. Sinclair is remembered as a pivotal figure in Nigerian football,…

Minister Malatsi Allocates R710 Million to SA Connect for Expanded Internet Access Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, announced that R710 million of the department’s R2.545 billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year will be allocated to the SA Connect programme. The programme aims to provide all South Africans with access to affordable, reliable, and high-speed internet. Commenting on the investment, Minister Malatsi stated: “Through this budget, it is our task to amplify our impact and ensure that digital access reaches every corner of South Africa.” SA Connect was launched following Cabinet’s approval of the national broadband policy…

One of Italy’s most historic and powerful clubs, AC Milan is looking to strengthen its squad by adding reinforcements to the attacking line. Having appointed Massimiliano Allegri as head coach, Milan aims to be in a much more ambitious position next season compared to this one. In line with that goal, they are now in search of a striker who can compete and rotate with Santiago Gimenez, who was signed from Feyenoord in January for €35 million. Two names stand out for this role: Tolu Arokodare and Victor Boniface. Milan is expected to secure the signing of at least one…

Europe’s top clubs are battling for Ademola Lookman. Inter have made the Nigerian winger their top target for the attacking line, while Juventus, Napoli, Barcelona, Arsenal, and Liverpool are also seriously interested in the player. However, the club that has made the most progress in negotiations appears to be Atlético Madrid. According to a report by Football Italia published in recent weeks, Atalanta are expecting a transfer fee of around €50 million for the player. Lookman has made 118 appearances for the Italian club, scoring 52 goals and providing 25 assists, significantly improving his performance in recent years. Last summer,…

After being eliminated by Mamelodi Sundowns in the semi-finals of last season’s CAF Champions League, Al Ahly is determined to build a strong squad for the upcoming season. As part of this effort, the club has signed three new players, including experienced forward Mohamed Sherif. The 29-year-old Sherif returns to Al Ahly on a five-year deal after spending two years with Saudi Arabian club Al-Khaleej. His return is seen as a significant boost to the team’s attacking options. In addition, one of Pharco’s key defenders, Yassin Marei, has signed a five-year contract with the Cairo-based giants. His arrival is expected…