Author: WAJ Reporter

The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Dar es Salaam Series, held at the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club in Tanzania, has come to an end. The winner of the tournament was Murtaza Jariwalla. As his prize, Jariwalla received a Gold Trophy, a model aircraft, and a round-trip ticket to Turkey, courtesy of Turkish Airlines. Murtaza Jariwalla finished the tournament with 38 points, taking first place. Om Joshi and Arshid Esmail both completed the tournament with 36 points, placing second and third respectively. The tournament also featured special contests such as Longest Drive and Nearest to the Pin. Jan Broodryk won…

A bus belonging to the Kano State Sports Commission veered off the road and overturned near the town of Dakatsalle. As a result of the crash, 22 people lost their lives. The accident occurred during a return trip from a sporting event held in the southwest of the country. Among the victims were athletes, coaches, officials, medical staff, and a journalist. In addition, nine people were injured, and only one person on board escaped without harm. The journey covered a distance of over 1,000 kilometers. Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission (NSC), expressed deep sorrow over the…

There will be a change in captaincy for the South African national team. For a long time, the role had been held by Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. Now, Orlando Pirates centre-back Nkosinathi Sibisi will take over as captain. Sibisi will wear the captain’s armband for the first time in the upcoming friendly matches against Tanzania and Mozambique. These games will mark the beginning of his leadership on the international stage. In addition, nine players from Orlando Pirates — a team that narrowly missed out on trophies this season — have been called up to the national squad ahead of…

Heinrich Klaasen, regarded as one of the most destructive middle-order batters in the world, has decided to retire from international cricket for South Africa. The star batter last played for the national team in the Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand in March. In total, he featured in 60 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 58 T20 matches. Klaasen announced his decision via social media. In his post, he wrote: “It is a sad day for me. It took me a long time to decide what’s best for me and my family for the future.” “It was truly a very difficult…

Barcelona wants to sign Ghanaian star Thomas Partey. The player’s contract will expire in June, so he will become a free agent. Struggling with financial issues, Barcelona could strengthen their squad by adding a strong alternative through this deal. There is still uncertainty regarding contract renewal talks on Arsenal’s side. During this process, head coach Mikel Arteta has been trying to support his player. Partey shares a strong bond with the coach, which is why renewing his contract is still on the table. The 31-year-old star wants a good deal to stay at Arsenal. Due to the slow progress of…

Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has issued a warning to telecom operators in the country. He stated that if they fail to improve service quality by the end of this year, they will face financial penalties. Samuel Nartey George made this statement during a meeting with the CEOs of MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana, and AT. Despite Ghana’s developed infrastructure, the Minister expressed dissatisfaction with the underperformance of the telecommunications sector. A recent assessment by the National Communications Authority (NCA) revealed inconsistent service quality among the three major operators. As a result, the Minister…

According to CEO Charles Molapisi, MTN South Africa will gradually phase out its 3G network by 2027. The company will fully shift its focus to the development of 4G and 5G technologies. Molapisi previously stated that while 3G played an important role in mobile internet in the past, it is now inefficient and costly to maintain. MTN currently operates more than 4,000 active 5G sites across South Africa, reaching 44% of the population. The company plans to increase this coverage to 60% by the end of the year. Although 2G technology will remain active in some areas for machine-to-machine communication—such…

CAF Champions League winners FC Pyramids and CAF Confederation Cup champions RS Berkane are set to face each other in the CAF Super Cup. The date and venue of the match have not yet been announced, but both are expected to be confirmed in the coming days. The Egyptian side previously lost to Berkane in the 2020 Confederation Cup final, adding a historic layer of importance to this encounter. This match now presents an opportunity for redemption. FC Pyramids secured Africa’s most prestigious club title this year, reinforcing Egypt’s dominance in African football. With this achievement, they became only the…

African football continues to make its mark on Europe. In one of the world’s biggest leagues, La Liga, several young African talents have caught the eye with their performances. Among the most outstanding names this season were Christantus Uche of Getafe and Omar El Hilali of RCD Espanyol. Despite their young age, both players have already drawn the attention of several major clubs. Christantus Uche joined Getafe this summer. The 22-year-old Nigerian, who does not yet have a fixed natural position, was even deployed as a striker in some matches. Throughout the season, he featured in various roles and managed…

FC Pyramids, a club from Egypt, have been crowned champions of the CAF Champions League, the most prestigious club competition in African football. The first leg of the final, played in South Africa, had ended in a 1-1 draw. However, FC Pyramids managed to overcome Sundowns in the second leg at home. This match held great significance for FC Pyramids, who had previously lost the league title to Al Ahly. In the 23rd minute, Fiston Mayele put the Egyptian side ahead with a powerful strike. The first half ended with FC Pyramids leading 1-0. Early in the second half, in…

Nigeria emerged as the winner of the Unity Cup. The final match ended 2-2 in regular time, and Nigeria won in the penalty shootout. In the 9th minute, Moses Simon gave Nigeria the lead. Just three minutes later, Kaheim Dixon equalized to make it 1-1. Early in the second half, AC Milan star Samuel Chukwueze put Nigeria ahead 2-1. However, Jamaica’s Jon Russell struck in the 63rd minute to level the score again. The match finished 2-2 after regular time with no further goals. The game went to penalties, where a total of 10 spot-kicks were taken, with 9 successfully…

Galatasaray wants to sign their Nigerian star permanently as his loan spell nears its end. For this reason, the club is planning to offer the striker €15 million per year. Osimhen has become a fan favorite over the past year, scoring an impressive 47 goals and providing 8 assists in 41 matches. Once his loan deal is completed, he is expected to return to Napoli—but Galatasaray plans to make a new offer at that point. “WE DEVELOPED PROJECTS TO SIGN HIM” Galatasaray Vice President Kavukçu had previously stated that they are ready to do whatever it takes to sign Osimhen…

Jacques Vermeulen, currently playing for Exeter Chiefs, is set to join Sale Sharks next season. With Sale proving to be a more competitive team in recent years, the South African back-row sees this move as a potential gateway to reigniting his international career. New Team, New Opportunities Speaking to BBC Sport, Vermeulen shared his hopes of one day representing South Africa at the highest level: “I still want to play international rugby. If I ever get the opportunity to play for the Springboks, it would be a dream come true.” He believes being part of a strong, trophy-contending team like…

South Sudan has joined the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA), becoming the 17th country to sign the declaration aimed at enhancing digital services across the continent. This significant step was formalized by South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communication Technology (ICT) and Postal Services, Hon. Michael Makuei Lueth, alongside Smart Africa CEO Lacina Koné. With this move, South Sudan has taken an important step forward in its digital transformation journey. The country is now in a position to establish trusted connections with other member states and move more confidently toward creating a unified framework that promotes digital trust. SATA plays a…

In the Unity Cup semi-final, Dessers caught attention once again after scoring a beautiful goal and responded to transfer rumors. This season, Dessers scored 18 goals and became the top scorer in Scotland, winning the Golden Boot award. The 30-year-old striker responded to questions about his potential inclusion in the Nigerian national team: “I don’t make the selections,” “There is strong competition in the forward line — we really have very good players. All I can do is perform well at my club and score goals.” “When I get called up to the national team, I try to give my…

Manchester United’s Ivorian star winger Amad Diallo was staying at a hotel with his team as part of their post-season tour. During this time, tensions arose between him and Malaysian fans. Amad Diallo was seen making an obscene hand gesture towards the supporters. Manchester United stated that their player made the gesture after being subjected to “serious personal abuse” by fans in Malaysia. The young Ivorian star explained that the gesture was a reaction to severe insults about his mother, and made the following statement on X regarding the incident: “I have respect for people but not for the one…