Author: WAJ Reporter

Burnley, who are aiming for a return to the Premier League, are looking to sign Nigerian forward Dominic Daniel Udoh in the summer transfer window. The club has entered direct negotiations with Wycombe Wanderers over the player’s potential transfer. Burnley have reportedly set aside £850,000 for the striker. Their interest in Udoh appears to be serious, as they have already made an initial offer that could bring Wycombe to the negotiating table. The 28-year-old forward has caught attention with his performances for Wycombe Wanderers this season. He has played a key role in his team’s push for promotion, making significant…

Equatorial Guinea Eliminated from WAFCON in the First Round Former tournament champions Equatorial Guinea have been eliminated from WAFCON after losing in the first round of qualifiers. Equatorial Guinea lost their first match 3-1 against Tanzania and could only manage a 1-1 draw in the return leg. Having won the tournament in 2008 and 2012, Equatorial Guinea has failed to qualify for WAFCON since 2018. Kenya Stuns Tunisia with Goalkeeper’s Heroics In another match, Kenya’s goalkeeper Lilian Awuor delivered an outstanding performance, saving two penalties to secure a 1-0 victory over Tunisia. Tereza Engesha scored the only goal of the…

Three African fintech firms have made it to the Forbes Fintech 50 list, marking a significant step in the continent’s growth and innovation in the fintech sector. The three companies featured on the list are Nala, Tala, and Carry1st. Nala, a Tanzania-based company, stands out with its platform that allows users in the U.S. and Europe to send money quickly and at low costs to African countries like Kenya and Nigeria. Expanding beyond Africa, the company’s B2B platform, Rafiki, provides fast payment solutions for individuals and businesses across the continent. Kenyan fintech company Tala offers financial services to individuals who…

The iPhone 16 series is now complete with the introduction of the iPhone 16e. This model features the A18 chip, which efficiently performs AI-driven tasks, and also includes Apple Intelligence technology. Additionally, the iPhone 16e is equipped with a 48MP Fusion camera, enabling high-quality image processing. It offers an impressive battery life with up to 26 hours of video playback. However, it lacks some advanced camera features like LiDAR scanning, as well as telephoto and ultra-wide cameras. As a result, it uses lower-quality materials compared to the iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone 16e is more affordable than other iPhone 16…

Recently, the Saudi Pro League has made a significant leap, bringing talents from all over the world to the country. Among these talents are over 50 African footballers, including star names such as Riyad Mahrez, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Sadio Mane. The outstanding performances of some African footballers in the league have garnered attention. Moroccan Abderrazak Hamdallah, Gambian Musa Barrow, Cameroonian Georges-Kevin Nkoudou, Ghanaian Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Comorian Myziane Maolida have already reached double figures for goals in the top flight. Each league team has the right to sign up to 10 foreign players, with two of them required to be…

Sundowns Moves Towards Championship with Strong Victory Over Sekhukhune United Mamelodi Sundowns secured a decisive 4-2 victory over Sekhukhune United, moving confidently toward another championship title. They now have a 15-point lead over their closest rival, Orlando Pirates, providing them with a significant psychological advantage. However, despite this dominant position, Sundowns’ head coach Miguel Cardoso is unhappy with the team’s demanding fixture schedule. Although they lead second-place Orlando Pirates by 15 points, Sundowns have played four more games than their rivals. On Saturday, they will face Kaizer Chiefs, a team looking to prove their strength after a lackluster start to…

RS Berkane, having established a commanding lead at the top of the Moroccan league with virtually no obstacles between them and the championship, has drawn criticism from Algeria due to its club logo. The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the approval allowing RS Berkane to play with a kit displaying an extended map of Morocco. This appeal was upheld by CAS. The current RS Berkane logo includes the Western Sahara region within Morocco’s borders, which Algeria perceives as a political provocation. Last season, RS Berkane was set to face Algerian club…

A crucial derby match that could determine the champion of the Turkish Süper Lig was played between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. The match, which saw few attacking opportunities, ended in a 0-0 draw. Before the game, there was tension regarding the appointment of a foreign referee. This tension continued after the match as both sides remained at odds. During the derby, Galatasaray’s head coach Okan Buruk protested against the referee’s decisions. Fenerbahçe’s head coach Jose Mourinho described Buruk’s actions as “jumping like monkeys”. Galatasaray considered this statement racist and launched a campaign for the experienced coach to be sanctioned for racism.…

Formerly known as Founders Factory Africa, 54 Collective has announced that it will shut down its venture studio operations in Africa. This decision comes as a result of its partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, which is set to end on April 30, 2025. Thanks to the funding provided by the Mastercard Foundation, 54 Collective has successfully launched initiatives such as the Gen F accelerator program and the Entrepreneur Academy. Since the beginning of the partnership, more than 40 startups have been supported, and over 17,500 jobs have been created. Additionally, through the Entrepreneur Academy, 54 Collective has provided 600 grants…

Mohamed Salah’s daughter, Makkah, will make her television debut as a guest star in the third season of the famous Egyptian series Kamel El Adad during the month of Ramadan. The show’s director, El Halafawy, officially announced this: “The third part of the series will feature new stars, and Makkah Mohamed Salah will make a special appearance.” The lead role in the series is played by Dina El-Sherbini, who portrays Layla, a woman working in the cosmetics industry. Sherif Salama plays Layla’s husband, Ahmed Mokhtar, a cosmetic surgeon. The family consists of eight children, and the series focuses on the…

EqualyzAI, an Africa-focused artificial intelligence startup, has launched an AI platform aimed at promoting African languages through localized models and hyperlocal datasets. The project was announced on Friday by one of the company’s co-founders, Olubayo Adekanmbi, during an event celebrating International Mother Language Day. “Our mission is to ensure that AI speaks our languages, understands our contexts, and addresses our unique challenges. This is not just about technology; it’s about empowerment and inclusion,” Adekanmbi stated. The company’s other co-founder, Ife Adebara, emphasized the critical role AI can play in preserving languages. “Africa is home to over 2,000 languages, yet most…

A Mashemeji Derby will be played on Sunday in the Kenyan Premier League between AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia. The match was initially planned to take place at Nyayo Stadium, but it has since been moved to Moi International Sports Centre. Originally, the match was scheduled for November 24, 2024, but was postponed due to the unavailability of a suitable stadium for safety reasons. However, both Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums have now become available after extensive maintenance. Kasarani Stadium was renovated in preparation for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Kenya Police…

Jacob Murphy, 30, born in England and playing for Newcastle United, was called up to the Nigeria national team, but he turned down the offer. Having previously played for England’s U21 team, the winger was eligible to represent Nigeria through his father and the Republic of Ireland through his mother if he chose. This season, Murphy has scored 5 goals and provided 9 assists for Newcastle, catching the attention of many with his performances. Nigeria’s new head coach, Eric Chelle, has been following his form and offered him a place in the national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.…

The Australia vs. South Africa match in the ICC Champions Trophy was called off due to persistent rain, with no balls bowled. Both teams had won their opening matches. In Group B, both teams had three points. A win in this match would have guaranteed their progression to the semi-finals. South Africa will face England on Saturday, March 1, while Australia will play Afghanistan on Friday, February 28. South Africa had previously defeated Afghanistan. I f they win again, they will continue their journey in the tournament. In Group A, New Zealand and India were the teams to advance. Bangladesh…

The 33-year-old rugby player Steven Kitshoff, who won the Rugby World Cup twice with South Africa, had suffered a serious neck injury and announced his retirement as a result. In September 2024, while playing for Western Province in a Currie Cup match, he sustained the injury and later stated, “I was two millimeters from death.” A key part of South Africa’s 2019 Japan and 2023 France World Cup-winning squads, Kitshoff expressed his disappointment, saying: “It is obviously incredibly disappointing for my career to end in this way, but unfortunately, the risk to my wellbeing was simply too high.” The 83-cap…

Due to an erroneous transfer at Keystone Bank, ₦5.7 billion was mistakenly credited to various recipients. Justice D.E. Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos issued an order on February 18, 2025, to freeze transactions on the affected accounts. The occurrence of such an incident has raised concerns about the reliability of the banking system. Several banks, including Opay, Sterling Bank, Providus Bank, Zenith Bank, Access Bank, GTBank, TAJ Bank, United Bank, First Bank, Moniepoint, Fidelity Bank, and United Bank for Africa, are among those with frozen accounts. The erroneous transfers took place between February 9 and 11, 2025.…