Author: WAJ Reporter

Beatrice Chebet, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, became the first woman to run the 5000 meters in under 14 minutes. With a stunning time of 13:58.06, she broke the previous world record held by Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay by 2.15 seconds. After the race, Chebet said: “I’m so happy to be the first woman to go under 14 minutes. After running 14:03 in Rome, I believed I could do it. I told myself, if Faith is chasing a record in Eugene, why not me too?” Later in the day, Kenya’s star athlete Faith Kipyegon took to the track. She ran 3:48.68…

Fenerbahçe has officially initiated contact with Ghanaian player Thomas Partey. According to a post by Yağız Sabuncuoğlu on the X platform, the experienced player had previously been offered to Beşiktaş, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahçe. Having concluded his contract with Arsenal, Partey stands out as a player whose experience and quality could make a significant contribution to any of these clubs. According to Transfermarkt.com, the midfielder has a market value of €14 million and is known to have delivered a strong performance last season. Partey, who plays as a defensive midfielder, could be considered as a replacement for Amrabat, who fell short…

Fenerbahçe’s right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel has transferred to Birmingham. The player, who can operate as both a right-back and winger, aims to start a new chapter in his career.

MTN Nigeria has launched its new startup accelerator program titled “From Africa, for Africa.” Starting in September, the 12-week initiative will support startups with funding, mentorship, access to MTN’s tech infrastructure, and connections to investors. The program targets ventures in sectors such as health, agriculture, education, AI, and cybersecurity.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 45% increase in the prize pool for the Women’s AFCON, with the winner’s prize money doubled. CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe emphasized their strong commitment to supporting women’s football with the following statement: “CAF remains committed to the development and growth of women’s football in Africa. “We believe these increases will help raise the salaries of women footballers, coaches, and other professionals in the sport.” “The quality and standard of women’s football in Africa continues to improve and is now at a world-class level.” “We are thrilled by the growing number…

Legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who earned a total of 65 caps for the Nigerian national team, has passed away. The iconic player had been battling a long-term illness, which is believed to be the cause of his death. The General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, expressed deep sorrow over the news: “This is really, really shocking! Peter Rufai has passed away? What happened? I’m in disbelief. We didn’t even know he had been ill.” “We pray to Almighty God to grant him eternal rest. Our deepest condolences go out to all his loved ones and…

Three-time South African league champions SuperSport United have been officially sold to Siwelele Football Club, pending final approval from the Premier Soccer League (PSL). SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha made the following statement regarding the matter: “SuperSport International would like to confirm the sale of its Premier Soccer League (PSL) club, SuperSport United, to Siwelele Football Club (Pty) Ltd.” “Following a closed bidding process, Siwelele F.C was awarded the rights to purchase the three-time league champions. The sale is subject to the approval of the PSL Executive Committee.” “The sale of the club comes as SuperSport makes strategic shifts to allow…

The Ghanaian government plans to raise $4 billion by 2029 as part of its 24-Hour Economy program. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, Presidential Advisor Augustus Obuadum Tanoh stated that the government considers this initiative a priority and will seek international funding to support the project. The aim of the initiative is to revamp the national economy. According to the plan, uninterrupted productivity will be encouraged in key sectors, ensuring the full utilization of the country’s potential. In this regard, the creation of 1.7 million new jobs is planned. These employment opportunities are expected to boost industrial growth and accelerate…

Kaizer Chiefs have announced three new signings for the upcoming season. As one of South Africa’s most established clubs, Chiefs aim to build a stronger squad to compete for the league title this season. To achieve this, they have signed left-back Nkanyiso Shinga, striker Flavio Silva, and midfielder Ethan Chislett. The club revealed that striker Silva will wear the number 77 jersey at Chiefs. With his addition, Kaizer Chiefs now have a strong attacking lineup including Silva, Wandile Duba, Glody Lilepo, Tashreeq Matthews, and Ashley Du Preez. Last season, their forward line did not meet expectations, so this time Chiefs…

According to a report published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) at the end of June, Algeria climbed 15 places in the global ICT Development rankings and is now ranked 74th. This marks a significant leap for the North African country in a short period of time. According to the assessment data, Algeria scored 86.1 points in the ICT Development Index. This score is well above the global average of 78 points, the African average of 56.1 points, and the average of upper-middle-income countries, which is 81.1 points. The scoring system is considered the most important indicator for measuring and…

Felix Agu, Werder Bremen’s left-back who has shown remarkable progress over the past two seasons, is attracting interest from clubs across Europe, especially from England, Germany, and Italy. The 25-year-old player, who chose to represent the Nigerian national team despite having the option to play for Germany, has begun talks with these clubs through his agent. However, no official offers have been made yet. He had a release clause of €8 million valid until May, but no club managed to reach an agreement within that period. As a result, Werder Bremen is expected to demand a higher transfer fee for…

After eliminating Manchester City in the Round of 16, Al Hilal have signed Moroccan striker Abderrazak Hamdallah on a short-term loan to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the Club World Cup quarter-finals. With fellow forwards Aleksandar Mitrović and Salem Al-Dawsari both sidelined due to injury, the Saudi Arabian side was set to face Fluminense FC without a natural striker. However, the 34-year-old has been brought in on loan from Al Shabab and could make a significant impact with his experience and goal-scoring ability. Last season, Hamdallah scored 23 goals in the Saudi Pro League, finishing as the league’s second-highest…

Ghanaian left winger Kamaldeen Sulemana has joined Atalanta, one of the most in-form teams in Serie A in recent years. Atalanta secured the 23-year-old’s transfer for €18 million, including a sell-on clause. The deal is said to have been heavily influenced by Atalanta manager Ivan Juric. Juric, who previously managed Southampton, had the opportunity to work with the talented Ghanaian during his time there. Sulemana was signed by Southampton for a club-record fee of €22 million. He made 74 appearances for the English side, and although he didn’t deliver the expected goal contributions, he still possesses tremendous potential. With this…

Techiman Eleven Wonders FC, Swedru All Blacks United FC, and Hohoe United FC have earned promotion from the lower division and will compete in the Ghana Premier League next season. On the other hand, Accra Lions FC, Legon Cities, and Nsoatreman FC will be relegated to the lower division. Techiman Eleven Wonders secured their return to the top flight with a 2-1 victory over Real Tamale United. Swedru All Blacks United FC will return to the top division after 16 years, earning promotion following a successful campaign. Hohoe United FC topped Zone Three, securing their place in the Premier League…

The FIFA Club World Cup qualifiers continue with all their excitement. While all African teams were eliminated in the group stage of this tournament heading into the quarterfinals, several African players have managed to impress football fans with their standout performances in the matches played so far. When forming the tournament’s best eleven, Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi clearly stood out from others in his position with an impressive performance. His contributions both in defense and attack have been a major asset for PSG. Manchester City’s new left-back, Algerian player Rayan Aït-Nouri, also emerged as one of the most outstanding players…

The Republic of Congo is hosting the 13th edition of CyberDrill Africa. The event, held at the Kintélé International Conference Centre, began on July 1, 2025, and will continue until July 4. The main goal of the event is to raise awareness about cybercrime. STRIKING DATA FROM ITU At the opening session, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) shared data on the prevalence of cybercrime. According to this data, a cyberattack occurs globally every 39 seconds. On a global scale, cybercrime is expected to cause $9.5 trillion in damage by the end of 2025. In Africa, each organization faces an average…