Author: WAJ Reporter

Tension has risen ahead of the Europa League quarter-final between Manchester United and Lyon. Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana stated that United is “much better” than Lyon. Matic’s Harsh Criticism: “One of the Worst Goalkeepers” Nemanja Matic, who formerly played for Manchester United and now plays for Lyon, called Onana one of the club’s worst goalkeepers in history. Matic made the following comments during a press conference on Wednesday: “You know, I respect everyone, but to say that then you need to give the answer.” “If you are one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United’s history, you need to take…

Liverpool is very close to signing a new contract with its living legend, Mohamed Salah. Negotiations between the player’s camp and the club are ongoing. It is reported that the talks are heading in a positive direction and that the deal is close to being finalized. Many clubs, especially from Saudi Arabia, are interested in signing the Egyptian star — which is quite normal. Since arriving at Liverpool in 2017, Salah has been one of the team’s standout players. This season, he leads the Premier League with 27 goals and also tops the assist chart with 17. These stats clearly…

Borussia Dortmund loaned Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka during the winter transfer window. The German club is very pleased with the young player’s performance and plans to make his move permanent. When Chukwuemeka was first loaned, he struggled with injuries, but he quickly regained his form. The German club is expected to pay 30 million euros for the player. However, this amount may be paid after Dortmund qualifies for the Champions League. The young Nigerian scored his first goal last weekend against SC Freiburg. Additionally, in the 68 minutes he played, he won more duels than any other player on the…

South African rugby player Henco Venter has been banned for six weeks after making contact with the eye of Dan Cole during Saturday’s Champions Cup victory over Leicester Tigers. The Glasgow Warriors loose forward had scored two tries in the 43-19 win. While they advanced to the next round, the 33-year-old will miss the quarterfinal match and the remaining four United Rugby Championship games. European Professional Club Rugby issued the following statement regarding the ban: “Venter accepted he had committed an act of foul play, and that it would have warranted a red card, but that it was not intentional.”…

The teams that will qualify for the semifinals of the CAF Confederation Cup will be determined today. In the first leg, Egypt’s strong side Zamalek and South Africa’s in-form team Stellenbosch played to a 0-0 draw. Today’s return leg will be held at Zamalek’s home ground. Having secured a draw in the away match, Zamalek will advance to the next round with any victory. Another quarter-final clash features two Algerian teams: CS Constantine and USM Alger. Their first match ended in a 1-1 draw. USM Alger will be without Salim Boukhenchouche, who received a red card in the first leg…

The CAF Champions League continues with excitement, and after the quarter-final matches, the three teams advancing to the semi-finals will be decided. The first match of the evening will be between Egypt’s Pyramids FC and Morocco’s AS FAR. Pyramids FC won the first match 4-1 at home, making them the favorites for this round. The next match will be between the leader of South Africa, Sundowns, and the strong Tunisian team, Esperance. Although Sundowns won the first match 1-0, this score may not be enough for them. Esperance could put up a strong performance and eliminate Sundowns. The final match…

Recent internet disruptions have been occurring in Liberia. The cause of these disruptions is the damage to the country’s main internet source, the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable, which was damaged during construction work at PHP Park. Due to the damage to this cable, strange signal issues have arisen across the country. According to rumors, despite warnings from the Cable Consortium of Liberia (CCL) and telecom operators, these warnings were not heeded. A massive pile of rocks was dumped right on the cable’s landing spot, causing it to be buried, which led to the internet disruptions. However, the…

Real Madrid’s star Vinicius Junior has received an offer from Saudi Arabia. In response to the potential transfer, the Spanish club is considering Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as an alternative. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has been in outstanding form, scoring 28 goals and providing 5 assists in 32 matches this season. Although he is set to return to Napoli at the end of the season, it seems almost certain that he will transfer to another club. While Vinicius remains a key player for Real Madrid, a staggering offer has come from the Saudi Arabian league. The club is…

Nigerian star Alex Iwobi delivered an impressive performance against Premier League leaders Liverpool. He scored a stunning goal and provided a classy assist. His teammate Andreas Pereira praised his incredible display and even compared him to Brazilian legend Ronaldinho. Fulham, who put in a strong performance against Liverpool, ended the Reds’ 26-match unbeaten run. This important victory also reignited Fulham’s hopes of qualifying for European competitions next season. Gave Liverpool a Tough Time Although Liverpool opened the scoring through Alexis Mac Allister, Fulham quickly responded. Ryan Sessegnon equalized with a beautifully taken volley. Soon after, Alex Iwobi stepped up, capitalized…

Premier League side Aston Villa are interested in Ivorian centre-back Ousmane Diomande, who currently plays for Sporting CP in Portugal. However, it seems that Aston Villa will face stiff competition for his signature. The presence of top clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City, and Liverpool in the race could make this transfer quite difficult. The 21-year-old rising star has delivered some outstanding defensive performances for Sporting this season. In addition, he has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist. In the league, he has averaged 1.2 tackles, 1.1 interceptions, 2.5 clearances, and 1.2 shots per game. He has also…

Global technology giants have announced major investments in South Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The total value of these investments is expected to reach billions of dollars, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs in the coming years. Among the companies financing these projects are industry leaders such as Microsoft and Google. Powering AI: The Focus on Data Centers These investments will be directed toward data centers that provide the computational power needed to run AI models.Microsoft President Brad Smith explained that AI consists of three main layers: infrastructure, models, and applications. “You build the infrastructure so that people will…

At Nigeria’s inclusive career fair, the discussion centered around how technology can serve as a tool to create employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This is a significant step for a group that has long been sidelined in one of the continent’s largest economies. BlakSkill, in collaboration with Sightsavers, a non-governmental organization advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, organized an event to help Cisco-trained individuals with disabilities enter the workforce. During the event, it was highlighted that the lack of employment opportunities for people with disabilities costs Nigeria at least 10 trillion Naira annually. BlakSkill’s CEO, Michael Alasa,…

The championship race between Orlando Pirates and Sundowns in the South African League continues without slowing down. Pirates, with their strong squad, are interested in Polokwane’s winger Oswin Appollis, who has achieved great success in the league. In fact, it is claimed that the South African national team player is at the top of Pirates’ wish list. Polokwane City is very pleased with the player and does not want to sell him. However, Pirates could potentially tempt Polokwane with a good offer. Additionally, Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns are also interested in the player, which makes Appollis’ transfer seem difficult. Oswin…

21-year-old Nigerian attacking midfielder Christantus Uche delivered a stunning performance against Valladolid. Considered one of the stars of the future, the player made his mark in the match with two assists. Thanks to his contribution, Getafe played an effective game and nearly secured the win in the first half. The young player, who has already scored 3 goals and provided 5 assists in one of the world’s biggest leagues, La Liga, is showing immense potential. In the opening minute of the match, Uche made a beautiful assist with a header to Mauro Arambarri. In the 19th minute, Uche, trapped between…

Star player Achraf Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), aims to win either the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) or the FIFA World Cup with Morocco. One of the best right-backs in the world, Hakimi played a key role in helping his national team reach the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup. Morocco became the first African nation to achieve this milestone. In the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, they have won all their matches in Group E and have almost secured their spot in the tournament. Still only 26 years old, the star player shared his dreams of success…

African football has been gaining more and more attention in recent years. The impact of the 2010 World Cup hosted by South Africa, Morocco’s success in 2022, and various African players’ achievements globally have left football fans with great memories. Some players have begun to make a name for themselves as stars on the world stage. According to data from Transfermarkt.com, the African teams with the most valuable squads are as follows: TOP 10 MOST VALUABLE AFRICAN CLUBS 10th Place: Mali Mali’s total squad value is €122.75 million. The team’s most valuable player is Yves Bissouma, who plays for Tottenham…