Author: WAJ Reporter

Liverpool’s star player may soon have to choose between his national team and his club. The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the biggest tournament on the continent, and competing in it is a great honour for every African footballer. However, Liverpool will play crucial matches in the Champions League and are aiming to reach the last eight as quickly as possible. For this reason, Mohamed Salah is set to hold an important meeting with Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan next week to make his decision. Salah is an indispensable player for the national team, which makes his decision highly…

Ventures Platform, which invests in startups across Africa from the seed stage to Series A, will now receive support from the Nigerian government. The investment, made through the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme, was approved after a comprehensive evaluation process that lasted more than two years. Alongside the Nigerian government, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Standard Bank, British International Investment (BII), and Proparco have also committed to supporting the fund. Kola Aina, Founding Partner of Ventures Platform, stated that the company aims to reach the final close of its VP Pan-African Fund II by the first quarter…

At the KWF World Championships held in Tokyo, a young South African athlete named Barrett Flinner achieved remarkable success by winning three silver medals in karate. Despite being one of the youngest competitors in his category, Barrett took part in the tournament just one day after his birthday. He finished second in three disciplines: U18 unison kata, 14–15 individual kata, and 14–15 jiyu ippon kumite. Although still very young, Barrett has been training for nearly ten years, and he attributes his success to this long-standing discipline and dedication. Barrett also emphasized that staying calm is a crucial element during competitions:…

Ghana Becomes Pioneer of Africa’s First Financial Network Ghana’s District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) and Singapore-based Embed Financial Group Holdings (EFGH) have launched “Finternet”, a platform designed to connect governments, communities, and businesses through payment, credit, and insurance services. Under this agreement, transactions between Ghana’s district assemblies, local governments, citizens, and enterprises will be streamlined. The platform will also feature integrated microinsurance and SME protection programs. A green data center infrastructure powered by hydro and solar energy will support the Finternet network. DACF Administrator Harry Yamson stated that the partnership “will enhance Ghana’s capacity to mobilize funds and expand financial…

In Atalanta’s 1-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Marseille, Atalanta star Ademola Lookman had a tense exchange with head coach Ivan Jurić. Jurić substituted Lookman in the second half for Yunus Musah, and as the Nigerian forward walked toward the bench, the coach appeared visibly angry, leading to a heated argument between the two. Following the incident, which quickly spread on social media, the Nigerian football community began questioning Jurić’s attitude toward the player. Fans also expressed concern over the treatment their star has been receiving at the club. During the confrontation, Jurić was seen making physical contact by pushing…

In the tough Champions League clash between Galatasaray and Ajax, Nigerian star Victor Osimhen shone brightly by scoring a hat-trick that secured victory for his team. After a goalless first half, Osimhen netted three goals in the second — two of them from penalties — to complete his hat-trick. With this performance, the Nigerian striker reached a total of six goals, making him the current top scorer after four matchweeks. Moreover, if he scores in three more consecutive matches, he will equal Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for scoring in the most consecutive Champions League games. Following this 3-0 victory, Galatasaray have…

Marian “Mario” Marinica has been appointed as the new head coach of the Zimbabwe Senior Men’s National Football Team. The experienced coach, who previously managed the national teams of Malawi and Liberia, brings with him over 25 years of experience in football. The Romanian tactician has also worked with top European clubs such as Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC, Internazionale Milano, AS Monaco, Liverpool FC, and Tottenham Hotspur. Football fans are eager to see how he will perform at the upcoming AFCON tournament. Marinica replaces Michael Nees, who was dismissed following a string of poor results. His first assignments will be…

Gabon’s Minister of Digital Economy, Telecommunications and Post, Mark Alexander Dumba, held a meeting in Rabat with Morocco’s Minister for Digital Transition and Administration Reform, Amal Al-Falah Al-Sagroshny, who reports to the Prime Minister. During the meeting, the need to strengthen cooperation between Morocco and Gabon in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and digital skills development was discussed. Minister Al-Falah Al-Sagroshny emphasized the depth of relations between the two countries and described the visit as “a practical step to translate partnership into tangible projects for the benefit of African youth.” She shared Morocco’s achievements in digital transformation, highlighting initiatives such as…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to revise the WAFCON tournament, scheduled to take place in Morocco next year, expanding it from 12 to 16 teams. Twelve teams had already qualified through the preliminary rounds. The teams that were eliminated had hoped for an additional playoff to compete for the final four spots. However, CAF announced that the last four teams would be determined based on FIFA’s world rankings. According to the rankings, Cameroon (66th in the world), Ivory Coast (71st), Mali (79th), and Egypt (95th) earned the right to participate in WAFCON 2026. Although the official dates…

In yesterday’s Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi was forced off the pitch in pain following a challenge by Luis Diaz. Diaz received a red card for the foul, while Hakimi was seen in tears from the impact of the challenge. The severity of the injury is not yet known. However, with PSG and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) approaching, the Moroccan national team is particularly reliant on him. The tournament is set to begin in Morocco in December, leaving Hakimi with limited time to recover. Earlier this year, Hakimi expressed how…

Former Zimbabwe national cricket team captain Sean Williams has ended his international career to address his drug addiction. According to the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) statement, he will not be considered for national selection again. The federation emphasized that all contracted players are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, team protocols, and anti-doping regulations. The 39-year-old Williams has scored over 9,000 runs and taken more than 150 wickets across all formats for his country. In September, ahead of the T20 squad for the World Cup Africa Qualifiers in Harare, he withdrew and disclosed that he was voluntarily seeking…

Tunisia has become the first African country to host the MEDUSA Submarine Cable. This development provides Tunisia with an opportunity to strengthen its digital connectivity and enhance its integration into the global digital economy. The infrastructure project is supported by the European Union and the European Investment Bank under the Global Gateway initiative. Spanning 1,040 kilometers with a capacity of 24 Tbps, the MEDUSA cable directly connects Tunisia to Marseille and the wider Mediterranean network. As a result, Tunisia is set to become an emerging digital hub not only in Africa but also in the Mediterranean region. In the long…

The Fifpro World XI, the only global football award voted for exclusively by professional players, has been announced. Based on their performances last season, 11 players were selected for the final lineup from the 26 footballers who received the most votes in their positions. Launched in 2005, the award has seen Lionel Messi achieve the most appearances with 18 selections, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo with 16. This year’s winners include Moroccan left-back Achraf Hakimi. Additionally, Lamine Yamal has made history as the youngest player ever to be included in the lineup. The team’s goalkeeper is Gianluigi Donnarumma of Champions League…

FIFA has imposed a transfer ban on Zamalek, one of the strongest clubs in the Egyptian Premier League. The organization stated that the ban was due to three unresolved legal cases. The restriction will remain in place until these disputes are settled. In recent years, Zamalek has faced multiple sanctions over financial disputes with former players and coaches. One of the figures previously linked to such cases was Portuguese coach José Gomes. Following this new restriction, the club’s already fragile financial situation is expected to worsen. In Egypt, Ismaily, Eastern Company, and Tala Youth Centre have also been placed under…

Zambia and Ethiopia have partnered to jointly design and implement secure, inclusive, and interoperable digital identity systems. The agreement, signed in Addis Ababa by Zambia’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, the Smart Zambia Institute, and Ethiopia’s National ID Program (NIDP), aims to develop national digital identity systems through technical collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation. Both countries seek to provide their citizens with safer and more convenient access to digital services, addressing the lack of trusted digital identity systems that ensure secure and seamless service delivery. For Zambia, this marks a crucial step toward consolidating fragmented government systems and…

The group stage draw for Africa’s biggest international club competition, the CAF Champions League, has been announced today. With 16 teams remaining, the top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals. In Group A, last season’s champions FC Pyramids of Egypt are joined by RS Berkane of Morocco, the reigning CAF Confederation Cup champions, along with Rivers United FC from Nigeria and Power Dynamos from Zambia. Group B features the tournament’s most successful club, Al Ahly, who will compete against AS FAR, Young Africans, and JS Kabylie for a place in the next round. In Group C,…