Author: WAJ Reporter

The 2025 West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone ‘A’ Women’s Cup has officially kicked off. In the opening match of the tournament, Liberia faced Guinea-Bissau and secured a 3-1 victory. Guinea-Bissau took an early lead in the 10th minute, but Liberia equalized before the end of the first half. Jessica Quachie stepped up in the 43rd minute to level the score. In the second half, Mimi Eiden scored twice to seal the win for Liberia. Later in the day, Mali delivered a dominant performance, defeating host nation Mauritania with a commanding 5-0 scoreline. Liberia will face Mauritania on May 24,…

Victor Osimhen, one of the key architects behind Galatasaray’s league title this season, has once again attracted interest from Saudi Arabia during the summer transfer window. The Nigerian striker delivered a phenomenal performance, scoring 36 goals and providing 8 assists in 40 appearances. Several top European clubs, including Juventus, Chelsea, and Manchester United, are seriously interested in the player. The Red Devils, in particular, are reportedly planning to cut their losses on Rasmus Højlund, whom they signed from Atalanta two years ago, even if it means selling at a loss. This makes Osimhen a highly appealing target for the club.…

Afreximbank has announced an additional $1 billion commitment to accelerate Tanzania’s infrastructure, trade, and SME growth. The bank made this announcement during a promotional event held in collaboration with the Bank of Tanzania, under the theme “Innovative Financing Solutions for Tanzania’s Sustainable Growth.” This support was officially unveiled at the event. With a network of participating states that includes 53 African countries and 12 CARICOM (Caribbean Community) member states, Afreximbank is increasing its influence as Africa’s Trade Finance Bank. Previously, the bank had already invested a total of $2.4 billion in Tanzania. These investments include $800 million in guarantees for…

Morocco, the host of the 2030 World Cup, has launched the construction tender for its biggest project: the Grand Stade Hassan II. Located in the Benslimane area east of Casablanca, the stadium is planned to have a capacity of 115,000. Once completed, it will compete to host the final match, challenging Spain’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, which holds 85,000 spectators. The budget for this tender is set at approximately $320 million, with a submission deadline of June 10. Construction is expected to be completed within about 30 months, ensuring the stadium will be ready well before the 2030 World Cup. Designed…

In November 2024, Starlink paused new customer sign-ups in Nairobi after its network capacity was exceeded. Six months later, the freeze remains in place, leaving users who purchased hardware still unable to access the service. This situation raises concerns about Starlink’s promise of reliable, high-speed internet. “It Would Degrade Everyone’s Service” Starlink’s Vice President of Business Development, Lauren Dreyer, told CNN in February: “If we just kept letting people sign up, it would degrade everybody’s service.” Customers in Nairobi reported purchasing Starlink kits but being unable to access the network. Nearby regions like Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, and Murang’a are experiencing…

The first leg of the CAF Champions League final, the continent’s biggest football tournament, will be played on Saturday. Egyptian side FC Pyramids, who have been struggling in recent league matches, will face South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns, who have just secured their eighth consecutive league title. FC Pyramids boast talented players such as Ibrahim Adel, Ramadan Sobhi, and Fiston Mayele. On the other side, Sundowns have a strong squad featuring the likes of Lucas Ribeiro, Iqraam Rayners, and Teboho Mokoena. The first leg will be hosted at Sundowns’ home ground in South Africa, making them the favorites going into…

The Basketball Africa League group stage is continuing in full excitement. On May 25th, the teams that will qualify for the playoffs will be determined. While some teams are already out of contention, others have secured their spots. In the Sahara and Kalahari groups, the results are already finalized. However, in the Nile group, six matches remain—two of which will be played today. In the Sahara group, Tunisian side US Monastirienne finished first with 4 wins and 2 losses in 6 games, securing a place in the playoffs. The runner-up of the group was Angolan team Petro de Luanda. Kriol…

Ademola Lookman, who plays for Atalanta and has recorded 20 goals and 7 assists in 37 matches this season, has been ranked as the 5th best winger among players in Europe’s top five leagues, according to the data analytics platform Data MB. Lookman, who was named Africa’s Footballer of the Year, has continued to improve and elevate his game over the last three seasons. In Data MB’s analysis, the metrics used were non-penalty expected goals (xG) and expected assists (xA). At the top of the list is Egyptian star Mohamed Salah. In second place is Raphinha, followed by young sensation…

Olympique de Marseille is looking to recall Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, who was loaned out to Panathinaikos. The 25-year-old has delivered an impressive performance with the Greek side, winning over fans in Athens with his creativity and ball-carrying skills. Marseille must meet the financial targets set by the French football financial watchdog DNCG and UEFA by the June 30 accounting deadline. Club president Pablo Longoria has clearly stated that Marseille needs to generate significant revenue through player sales. While the potential sale of Luis Henrique to Inter Milan for over €20 million may ease the financial pressure, the situation regarding…

The World Boxing Council has donated a state-of-the-art boxing ring to the Malawi Professional Boxing Control Board (MPBCB). The year 2025 was designated as the Year of Africa, and in honor of this occasion, the WBC made this gesture to show appreciation for the impact African boxing has made. This donation was made possible through the joint efforts of the WBC and MPBCB President Lonzoe Zimba. “I’m happy to announce that the ring has arrived,” said Zimba. “I first spoke about this need with WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman in 2022, during a World Boxing Council Convention in Mexico.” “I must…

Mimosa Networks has established a strategic partnership with Cambridge Broadband Networks Africa Limited (CBNLA). As part of this partnership, Mimosa’s product portfolio will be made available to MTN, Africa’s largest mobile network operator. In short, CBNLA will collaborate with Mimosa to deliver products and services to the MTN Group, enabling all MTN locations to access and deploy Mimosa’s high-performance fixed wireless solutions. With nearly 299 million customers in 14 African countries, MTN provides transformative telecommunications solutions to underserved regions. By integrating Mimosa’s cost-effective, fiber-like wireless products, MTN will now be able to deliver faster and more reliable broadband services to…

36-year-old Nigerian centre-back Leon Balogun has expressed his sadness at learning of his Rangers departure without being given the chance to say goodbye to the fans. With his contract set to expire at the end of May, the experienced defender said in an Instagram post that had he known the final two matches were his last for the club, he would have made sure to bid a proper farewell. Balogun made 30 appearances this season, including 21 starts. He previously described playing for Rangers as an “honour, privilege, and pleasure.” However, it now seems that an era is coming to…

Malian midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré has announced that he will leave Everton at the end of the season after five years at the club. The 32-year-old central midfielder joined the Toffees from Watford in 2020 for £20 million and has made a total of 165 appearances for the club. Abdoulaye Doucouré shared his decision to leave via social media with the following message: “Hi Everton fans – I just wanted to share this message with you: I will be leaving the club at the end of the season.” “After five wonderful years, my time at Everton has come to an end.”…

Qualcomm has announced the startups selected for its 2025 Make in Africa program. The initiative received 435 applications from 19 countries. The program offers mentorship and training focused on 5G, Edge-AI/ML (edge artificial intelligence/machine learning), computing power, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Selected startups will receive access to free hardware platforms, one-on-one mentorship, business coaching, engineering consultations for product development, and guidance on intellectual property protection. These benefits aim to support the development and scaling of deep-tech innovations across the continent. The 10 startups selected for the 2025 cohort and their areas of focus are as follows: At the…

Cameroonian football legend Emmanuel Kundé has passed away. The death of the legendary defender, who earned a total of 102 caps for the national team, was announced by the Cameroon Football Federation. Kundé was part of the iconic 1990 Cameroon squad that became the first African team to reach the quarter-finals of a FIFA World Cup. He also played in the teams that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1984 and 1988. In fact, it was Kundé who took and scored the decisive penalty in the 1988 AFCON final. The president of the country’s football federation, Samuel Eto’o, paid…

South Africa won the U20 AFCON, showcasing a strong and consistent performance throughout the tournament. Several young stars from the South African squad impressed football fans and proved they have a bright future ahead. Young goalkeeper Fletcher Smythe-Lowe stood out by keeping four clean sheets in seven matches. He was named the Goalkeeper of the Tournament, with his standout performances particularly coming in the semifinal and final. Meanwhile, the towering centre-back Tylon Smith dominated aerial duels and was deservedly named the Player of the Tournament. He also scored the crucial goal that sent South Africa into the final. Another key…