Author: WAJ Reporter

Ghana national team head coach Otto Addo has announced a 23-man squad for the upcoming Unity Cup 2025. The star-studded team includes four players from the Ghanaian domestic league. Among them are Benjamin Asare of Hearts of Oak, Kamaradini Mamudu of Medeama SC, Nations FC center-back Razak Simpson, and Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Opoku. The squad also features standout performers from Ghana’s U20 national team, Abdul Aziz Issah and Aaron Essel, who impressed at the recent AFCON U20 tournament. Former West Ham United goalkeeper Joseph Tetteh Anang, who currently plays for St. Patrick’s Athletic in Ireland, has received a call-up.…

Wydad Athletic Club, Morocco’s most successful club in terms of league titles, finished third in the league this season. Determined to build a stronger squad for the next campaign, the club has already begun making moves in the transfer market. They have signed Noureddine Amrabat, who last played for Hull City, as well as Moroccan international Hamza Hanouri. Alongside these two Moroccan players, Wydad also secured the services of Burkina Faso star Aziz Ki, who was playing for Young Africans. The club made an official announcement regarding the transfers: “The Wydad Athletic Club management announces the official signing of the…

The South African government is preparing a new policy directive in the telecommunications sector. With this planned change, Black ownership requirements in the sector will be eased, and companies that do not strictly meet this criterion—unlike in other industries—will have a smoother path to establishing a presence in the country. This shift is expected to remove the main barrier that has long hindered Starlink from operating nationwide. The legal amendment is believed to be specifically aimed at addressing this issue. According to the directive signed by Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi, the government has requested the national…

RS Berkane have won the CAF Confederation Cup, Africa’s second most prestigious club competition. The Moroccan side had already clinched the domestic league title with a 13-point lead and now capped off their dream season with continental glory. In the first leg of the final, RS Berkane defeated Tanzania’s Simba SC 2–0 thanks to goals from Mamadou Lamine Camara and Oussama Lamlioui. The second leg ended in a 1–1 draw, securing the trophy for the Moroccan team on aggregate. In yesterday’s match, Simba initially took the lead with a goal from Joshua Mutale. However, they couldn’t hold on to their…

The group stage of the Basketball Africa League has concluded, and the teams that will advance to the playoffs have been determined. From the Sahara Group, Tunisian side US Monastirienne finished at the top with 4 wins. Angolan club Petro de Luanda followed closely behind with 3 victories, securing the second playoff spot from the group. In the Nile Group, Libyan team Al Ahly Tripoli delivered an outstanding performance, winning all 6 of their matches and qualifying for the playoffs as group leaders. Armee Patriotique Rwandaise (APR) won 3 games and finished second in the group, also earning a place…

The first leg of the CAF Champions League final has been played. In a match held in South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 with FC Pyramids. The game was mostly dominated by Sundowns, who controlled possession and created more chances. In the 54th minute, South African side’s star Lucas Ribeiro stepped up and gave his team a 1-0 lead. Had the match ended with that score, Sundowns would have had a clear advantage going into the second leg. However, in the 94th minute, Egyptian club FC Pyramids found a dramatic equalizer through Walid El Karti, leveling the score at 1-1.…

In the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 114-109. With this result, the series is now 2-0, and if the Pacers win two more games, they will advance to the NBA Finals. In this most recent game, Pascal Siakam scored 39 points and was named the player of the game. He also recorded five rebounds and three assists. His teammates Myles Turner added 16 points, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 14 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds. Following his performance, Siakam made the following statement: “I came out aggressive,” “We’re a team. It doesn’t matter…

Mohamed Salah, who has just won the Premier League title with Liverpool for the second time, has set his sights on an even bigger goal for next season. Having finished as both the top scorer and top assist provider in the league, Salah is one of the frontrunners for this year’s Ballon d’Or. The Egyptian forward has contributed to 46 goals in 37 matches and now wants to lead his team to Champions League glory. He shared his motivation with the following words: “Next year, I will go again to break records! As a team, we want to win the…

IHS Nigeria and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to protect telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria from theft, vandalism, and service disruptions. IHS Nigeria currently owns over 16,000 towers nationwide and has deployed more than 15,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables. The NSCDC, on the other hand, is the official security agency tasked with safeguarding the country’s critical national information infrastructure. Thanks to this partnership, the two institutions plan to work together to develop and implement strategies aimed at protecting their assets and other telecommunications infrastructure, which are protected by law and…

Legal actions against Meta in Africa continue to grow with each passing day. Nigeria has upheld a $220 million fine against the tech giant over allegations of privacy violations and market abuses. The case is based on investigations by the country’s consumer and data protection agencies and accuses Meta of unauthorized data sharing, discriminatory practices, market manipulation, and denying users control over their personal information. Following these charges, Ghana has launched a separate investigation into Meta. In this case, it is alleged that the work performed by content moderators for the company has had serious mental health impacts. A similar…

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…