Author: WAJ Reporter

AC Milan have stepped up their efforts to sign Nigerian striker Victor Boniface. It has been confirmed that the Italian club has officially entered into talks for the 24-year-old forward. Reports indicate that the player himself is very keen on the move. Boniface caught attention with his impressive performances at Bayer Leverkusen and was one of the key figures in the team’s Bundesliga title-winning campaign. However, the German side recently appointed Erik ten Hag as head coach, replacing Xabi Alonso. Following this managerial change, Boniface may no longer play as crucial a role in the new system. As a result,…

Mozambican left-back Reinildo Mandava has signed a two-year contract with English club Sunderland. The experienced defender, who joined Atletico Madrid from Lille in 2022, had recently become a free agent following the end of his contract with the Spanish side. With this move, Sunderland have completed their fourth signing of the summer as they prepare for their return to the Premier League. Speaking about the transfer, Reinildo said: “It has always been my dream to play in the Premier League. I can’t wait to wear the shirt of a historic club like Sunderland.” “I want to meet the team, fight,…

The young centre-back’s father is Nigerian, and his mother is Bosnian. However, Ugwu currently represents the Netherlands at youth international level. He is eligible to play for four different national teams: Germany, Nigeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Netherlands. ERIC CHELLE AIMS TO STRENGTHEN THE DEFENCE Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, is looking to reinforce the Super Eagles’ defence ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. He previously succeeded in convincing Felix Agu to choose Nigeria over Germany. Ugwu, for his part, was one of the key players who helped the Netherlands win the UEFA U-19 Championship. After impressing at…

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched PAPSSCARD, introduced as the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme. Businesses across the continent are largely dependent on overseas banking systems to process international payments. This reliance brings significant drawbacks, including higher transaction costs and longer processing times. Experts have identified this as one of the major barriers to the growth of intra-African trade. The rollout of PAPSSCARD is expected to be led by central banks and payment infrastructure providers across Africa. These include the Bank of Kigali, I&M Bank Rwanda, Rswitch, and Unified Payments. Following the launch of this card, competition among card…

The Government of Kenya plans to strengthen digital connectivity and establish links with both Ethiopia and Somalia by constructing a high-capacity fiber optic cable. This cable is expected to be laid along the Isiolo–Mandera corridor as part of the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP). The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, together with the ICT Authority, has launched an Early Market Engagement (EME) process to consult with stakeholders in the sector. The notice has four main objectives: to inform the market about upcoming procurement opportunities, gather feedback on proposed technical and service delivery requirements, assess capacity…

Ghanaian star Thomas Partey is currently facing legal charges related to alleged crimes committed between 2021 and 2022. According to the allegations, the charges include serious accusations such as rape and sexual assault. However, nothing has been officially proven yet. For this reason, entertainment commentator Lawrence Asiamah, popularly known as “Bullgod”, has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the government of Ghana to support Partey during his ongoing legal process. Bullgod highlighted Partey’s significant contributions to Ghanaian football, especially his key role in the country’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. “In these difficult times, we…

The first round of group stage matches has concluded in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Yesterday, South Africa faced Ghana, while Mali played against Tanzania, leading to some changes in group standings. South Africa defeated Ghana 2–0, securing the top spot in their group. They are followed by Mali, who claimed a narrow 1–0 victory over Tanzania. In Group B, Nigeria currently holds the lead after an emphatic 3–0 win over Tunisia. Algeria sits in second place following their win against Botswana. In Group A, Senegal dominated the Democratic Republic of Congo with an impressive 4-goal performance, placing them…

Osimhen has reached an agreement with Galatasaray on a 3+1 year contract. Three clubs were interested in the Nigerian striker. He initially turned down an official offer from Juventus, and later reached an agreement with Galatasaray. After convincing the player, Galatasaray will finalize the transfer once they reach a deal with Napoli. Last season, Osimhen was one of the most crucial pieces in leading his team to the league title with his goal contributions. This season, he will join forces with Leroy Sané and other incoming transfers to help Galatasaray succeed in the Champions League. With this transfer, Galatasaray may…

South Africa’s captain Wiaan Mulder came remarkably close to breaking the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket. Making his debut as captain for South Africa, Mulder scored an impressive 367 runs in the match against Zimbabwe. This total left him just 33 runs short of the iconic 400 scored by legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara in 2004. However, the 27-year-old chose to declare South Africa’s first innings at 626-5, foregoing the opportunity to chase one of the most prestigious records in the history of the game. Despite not breaking the record, Mulder’s score still stands as…

South Sudan has launched the MTN network in the Abuyong Payam area of Lakes State. The Minister of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services, Michael Makuei Lueth, stated that this initiative would significantly ease communication and government operations in rural areas. In addition, the project will facilitate money transfers between the capital and the states, while also enhancing services such as education and healthcare. Following this effort, three more network installations are planned for the Greater Pibor and Cuebet regions. These new networks are also expected to help address security challenges faced by local authorities. However, the project has faced…

Galatasaray is looking to permanently sign Victor Osimhen, who made a huge impact in the league last season. Having already strengthened their attack with the transfer of Leroy Sané, the yellow-reds have made significant progress in the Osimhen deal as well. The Nigerian striker, who recorded 26 goals and 5 assists in 30 Super Lig matches last season, has three major suitors. Among them, Galatasaray has submitted the best offer from Europe. The club is set to hold negotiations for a week to finalize the transfer, which is expected to be completed within this timeframe. If the deal does not…

Kenya is currently facing a significant cybersecurity workforce gap. As a result, banks are left vulnerable to cyberattacks, technology teams are overwhelmed with workloads, and response times to incidents are slowing down. Interestingly, one of the major causes of this problem lies in the inadequacy and excessive rigidity of employers and hiring systems. The Barrier of Certifications and Experience Cybersecurity job postings often come with high expectations, including multiple certifications and many years of experience. Even candidates who meet these requirements are subjected to additional challenges such as solving puzzles on a whiteboard, demonstrating knowledge of complex algorithms, or completing…

Moses Shumah, who emerged as the top scorer in the Kenyan Premier League, has completed a move to one of Zambia’s most storied football clubs, Power Dynamos. The forward, who previously played for Kakamega Homeboyz, netted 17 goals last season and claimed the prestigious Golden Boot award. In the upcoming season, the 22-year-old striker aims to carry his success into the CAF Champions League. Speaking about the transfer, Shumah said: “I will definitely miss Homeboyz. I truly enjoyed my time at the club and had a great relationship with everyone, especially the club owner Cleophas Shimanyula, who treated me very…

The excitement of the WAFCON 2024 tournament is now underway. Yesterday, the opening match of the tournament saw Morocco and Zambia face off. The thrilling game ended in a 2-2 draw. Today, the other Group A match between Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo took place. Senegal comfortably defeated their opponents with a 4-0 scoreline, earning a crucial victory in their quest to qualify for the quarter-finals. If they manage to beat Zambia in their next match, they will guarantee a first-place finish in the group. The final match of the day was between Nigeria and Tunisia. Nigeria, considered…

Tottenham’s £50 million bid for Ghanaian star Mohammed Kudus has been rejected. Tottenham, who qualified for the UEFA Champions League after winning the Europa League last season, are looking to strengthen their squad and make a strong start to the upcoming campaign. West Ham are open to selling Kudus but are demanding a fee close to the £65 million release clause in his contract. Due to interest from several major clubs, West Ham are playing hardball in the negotiations. Chelsea are also among the clubs interested in Kudus, but Tottenham are believed to be leading the race, as the player…

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…