Author: WAJ Reporter

Senegal secured a dominant victory against England. In this match, with former Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel in charge of England, they were completely swept aside by Senegal. England actually took the lead early in the game, with star striker Harry Kane scoring in the 7th minute. However, things quickly went downhill for the Three Lions. From that point on, Senegal launched a relentless attacking display and were finally rewarded in the 40th minute, when Ismaila Sarr scored to level the match. That goal was the first England had conceded in Tuchel’s four matches in charge – but it would…

This year’s Africa Tech Fest 2025 agenda has been announced to align with the G20 Leaders Summit. Themes such as “Responsible Innovation” and “Inclusive Investment” will be among the key topics discussed at the event. Scheduled for November, the Africa Tech Festival will consist of four main events: AfricaCom, AfricaTech, AfricaIgnite, and AI Summit Cape Town. This year’s edition will once again take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, and the themes for these four combined events have been revealed. Core Conference Themes While last year’s festival heavily prioritized artificial intelligence, this year’s event coincides with the G20…

Basketball Africa League (BAL) Semifinalists Confirmed. The semifinalists of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) have been decided. The quarterfinal games played on Sunday and Monday delivered unforgettable moments for basketball fans. Libya’s powerhouse, Al Ahly Tripoli, who completed the group stage undefeated, dominated Cape Verde’s Kriol Stars with a commanding 107-81 victory. Later the same day, Algeria’s Ittihad Alexandria faced Morocco’s FUS Rabat in a tightly contested match. The game ended 74-74 in regular time, but Ittihad Alexandria managed to secure an 86-83 win in overtime, proving they are not done yet. On the following day, Rwanda’s APR crushed Nigeria’s…

Top South African clubs such as Kaizer Chiefs, AmaZulu FC, and Sekhukhune United have all shown strong interest in Nigerian forward Etiosa Ighodaro. Now, Orlando Pirates have also joined the race to sign the talented striker. Ighodaro impressed during his loan spell at AmaZulu FC last season. Known for his physical strength and clinical finishing, he delivered a solid performance, featuring in nearly every match throughout the season. This year, there is an intense transfer battle between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Both clubs are looking to strengthen their squads as they aim to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns in the upcoming…

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri has completed a transfer to Manchester City. After a disappointing Premier League campaign last season, Manchester City have paid £31 million for the Algerian defender. The 24-year-old is expected to bring both quality and depth to City’s defensive line. Ait-Nouri originally joined Wolves from Angers in 2021 for £14.9 million. During his time in the Premier League, he significantly improved his game. This past season, he featured in 41 matches, scoring five goals and providing seven assists—playing a crucial role in helping Wolves avoid relegation. “I’M EXCITED ABOUT WORKING WITH PEP.” His contributions on both…

Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche, who plays for Getafe, has delivered an outstanding performance this season. As a result, several major clubs are knocking on the Spanish club’s door in pursuit of the player during the summer transfer window. Clubs such as Leeds United, Brentford, Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Atlético Madrid have already shown interest in signing the 22-year-old. Now, Everton have also joined the race for his signature. The Release Clause Cakes the Player an Attractive Option Uche’s contract includes a €25 million release clause, and Getafe have indicated they are open to negotiating the price. Having played in 38…

Victor Osimhen’s future has already become one of the most talked-about topics of the summer transfer window. The latest development saw Saudi club Al Hilal open negotiations with Napoli, taking a significant step toward signing the Nigerian striker. The 26-year-old was reportedly offered a staggering annual salary of €45 million. However, according to journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, Osimhen turned down the offer. The proposed salary was more than double what he currently earns per season, but the striker appeared unwilling to make a move to Al Hilal. Some top Premier League clubs are still showing interest in Osimhen, keeping the door…

Trabzonspor have been interested in Paul Onuachu for quite some time. The Nigerian striker delivered an impressive performance in the 2023/2024 Süper Lig season. He scored 15 goals and provided 4 assists in 21 league appearances for Trabzonspor. However, after returning to England, the forward failed to make the expected impact and managed to score only 4 goals throughout the season. Despite this, Trabzonspor remain determined to make the transfer permanent. Previous reports claimed that Southampton had accepted a €4.5 million offer plus €500,000 in bonuses for the player. However, according to Daily Echo journalist Alfie House, the English club…

The Open Buildings dataset, created by Google Research Africa and offered completely free of charge, provides detailed information on over 1.8 billion structures across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. This dynamic dataset delivers up-to-date information for the first time in many of these regions, enabling governments, NGOs, and startups to better understand population needs, plan clinics, design infrastructure, and deliver aid more efficiently and equitably. As a result, access to services for disadvantaged communities becomes significantly easier. Rwanda: Improving Healthcare Accessibility Two recent initiatives in Rwanda and northern Nigeria have demonstrated how impactful projects can emerge from this…

The 2025 COSAFA Cup has officially kicked off. A total of 14 teams are participating in the tournament, and the group stage matches will continue in the coming days. In the opening match, host nation South Africa suffered a 1-0 defeat to Mozambique. In the other game of the day, Mauritius and Zimbabwe played to a 0-0 draw. Today, Malawi will face Lesotho, while Angola will take on Namibia. Group A includes South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, and Mozambique. Group B features Angola, Malawi, Lesotho, and Namibia. In Group C, Eswatini, Madagascar, and Tanzania are competing, while Group D consists of…

Fenerbahçe, aiming for a major rebuild ahead of next season, is looking to strengthen its attacking line. The top candidate for this role is Victor Boniface — the compatriot of Victor Osimhen, who took the Turkish Süper Lig by storm this year. Standing at 1.90 meters and boasting a powerful physique, the Nigerian forward has caught attention with his clinical finishing ability. Bayer Leverkusen is reportedly demanding a transfer fee of around €40 million. If completed, this would make Boniface the most expensive signing in Turkish football history. Fenerbahçe’s new sporting director, Devin Özek, who previously worked at Leverkusen, could…

The Nigerian government is determined to strengthen the country digitally. As part of its renewed partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), it aims to equip 20 million Nigerian youths with digital skills by the year 2030. Through this initiative, the government hopes to reduce unemployment nationwide, foster innovation, and harness the potential of the country’s young population to drive economic growth. Nigerian youths between the ages of 10 and 24 are expected to benefit most from this opportunity. The project was officially announced by Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, during a high-level meeting with UNICEF representatives at the…

Orlando Pirates, who finished second in the South African Premier Division, have already started working to refresh and strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. Focusing primarily on the midfield, Pirates have agreed deals to sign Sihle Nduli from Stellenbosch FC on a free transfer and Sinoxolo Kwayiba from Chippa United. Now, the club is looking to sign one of the best young forwards in the region — Prince Ndlovu. The young Zimbabwean trained with Pirates when he was just 16 years old. At the time, he was preparing for a move to Europe, but things did not work…

The increase in internet usage across Africa is expected to have a positive impact on the economy. Revenues are projected to reach $180 billion by 2025. However, alongside these benefits, the internet also brings serious dangers. Young people, due to the spread of internet access, are becoming more vulnerable to exploitation. Social media, in particular, plays a major role in this negative development. Teenagers: Primary Targets for Online Predators Abusers often target children aged 12–17 because of their naivety. According to a study conducted by ChildFund International and the Africa Child Policy Forum (ACPF), 13% of children in Kenya who…

With its 23 data centers, Morocco ranks number one in Africa. According to Global Finance Magazine, the country’s desire to secure its data sovereignty has also contributed to the boom in this high-tech and IT sector. In 2020, Morocco’s Digital Development Agency published a roadmap outlining the country’s digital development goals. Following this, various incentives were gradually introduced to promote growth in the sector. First, tax cuts and exemptions were offered under the National Investment Charter. Later, a new law enacted in 2021 made it mandatory for all sensitive data to be hosted within Morocco’s borders. Most data centers in…

Manchester United’s young midfielder Sekou Kone is poised to receive his first senior national team call-up. Mali’s head coach Tom Saintfiet has confirmed that both Kone and Barcelona’s young talent Ibrahim Diarra will soon be called up to the national team. Kone previously contributed to Mali’s third-place finish at the 2023 U17 World Cup. Thanks to his performance in that tournament, the English giant Manchester United began showing interest in him. He was transferred last summer and became a regular player for Manchester United’s U21 team. By the end of the season, Kone had played in 9 matches and scored…