Author: WAJ Reporter

Chelsea and Liverpool, who have been linked with Victor Osimhen, are now pursuing a different Nigerian player. Both clubs are keen on signing Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman in the summer transfer window. Both clubs are ready to offer €75 million for the player. Lookman’s Impressive Journey Lookman previously played for Everton in England. He later transferred to RB Leipzig, where he had several loan spells back in, England. Most recently, he joined Atalanta and has had an impressive breakthrough, showcasing excellent form. In his 110 Serie A appearances, Lookman has scored 50 goals and provided 22 assists. He is known…

Bournemouth’s Burkina Faso winger stated that for him, faith holds a more important place than football. Ouattara, who prays five times a day and prays before and after every match, mentioned that Islam helps him stay humble. Speaking to BBC Africa, the player shared his perspective on Islam, saying, “For me, faith comes first. It comes before football. It allows us to refocus on ourselves, to see what we’ve done well and what we haven’t been able to do well.” “It also allows us to correct ourselves in society too. It allows us to stay on the right path.” Islam…

Kenya wanted to make an impact in the World Cup qualifiers with their new head coach. However, former Borussia Dortmund player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shattered their dreams. The star striker opened the scoring for Gabon in the 16th minute. The first half ended with this result. Gabon Takes Control In the second half, Gabon was awarded a penalty in the 52nd minute. Aubameyang stepped up and doubled the lead. Although Kenya responded through Michael Olunga, it was not enough. Gabon secured a 2-1 victory over Kenya, reaching 15 points and claiming the top spot in the group. This gave them a…

MTN plans to invest between 5.7 billion and 6.7 billion rand in capital expenditure this year to strengthen its competitiveness in South Africa. This is significantly lower than last year’s investment of 9.8 billion rand. Last year, MTN and Vodacom used this investment to maintain high network quality, focusing on network resilience and managing power outages. As a result of these investments, MTN became the leading mobile network in South Africa. However, this year’s reduction in capital expenditure by 3.1 billion to 4.1 billion rand could change this situation. Along with its 2024 financial results, MTN also shared some challenges…

The Winner of the Kenya Safari Rally Has Been Decided Welsh driver Elfyn Evans secured victory in the Kenya Safari Rally, further strengthening his lead in the World Rally Championship. With this success, he extended his lead over his closest rival to 36 points. The Toyota driver achieved back-to-back wins for the first time in his career. His teammate from Toyota, Kalle Rovanperä, was unable to finish the race due to several issues. Meanwhile, Evans claimed his first-ever victory in Kenya, and thanks to his success, Toyota won the Safari Rally for the fifth consecutive time. Evans: “I am proud…

The World Cup qualifying matches continue to captivate fans. While Victor Osimhen lit up the stage for Nigeria, Ghana, which had been eliminated from AFCON, showed signs of recovery. Group C Matches: South Africa and Nigeria Secure Wins Two matches took place in Group C. The first saw South Africa host Lesotho. Despite struggling to find the net in the first half, the home side dominated play. In the 60th minute, Relebohile Mofokeng broke the deadlock with a strike inside the box. Just four minutes later, Jayden Adams doubled the lead, sealing a comfortable victory. With this win, South Africa…

A group of scientists from South Africa and China has successfully established the world’s longest intercontinental ultra-secure quantum satellite link. This connection spans a total distance of 12,900 km. This breakthrough highlights humanity’s significant progress in quantum communication technology. It also signals a major advancement in global cybersecurity and data encryption. In the journal Nature, the article titled “Microsatellite-Based Real-Time Quantum Key Distribution” describes this technology as follows: “A quantum network provides an infrastructure that connects quantum devices with revolutionary computing, sensing and communication capabilities. A quantum satellite constellation offers a solution to facilitate the quantum network on a global…

In the African World Cup qualifying group matches, high-scoring victories continue to be seen. Algeria, who traveled to Botswana, managed to secure a win. In the Group G match, Amine Gouiri gave Algeria a 1-0 lead in the final moments of the first half. Then, in the 52nd minute, he returned to the stage, and his assist was converted into a goal by Mohamed El Amine Amoura. Tebogo Kopelang reduced the gap to one in the 70th minute, but just four minutes later, Mohamed El Amine Amoura extended the lead to two. Algeria won 3-1 and climbed to the top…

Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew will serve as Ghana’s captain in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Previously, his father Abedi Pele and his brother Andre Ayew also held the position of captain for Ghana, leading the team to four Africa Cup of Nations titles. Jordan stated that continuing this legacy is an honor for him: “This was something written in the stars, We are just a passionate family. We just want to do our best and make people enjoy our game.” Ayew Embraces Captaincy Legacy of Abedi Pele and Andre Ayew “I’m not someone who thinks about being a captain…

Benni McCarthy’s arrival had greatly excited Kenyan football fans. The South African coach replaced Turkish manager Engin Fırat, and his first match was a thrilling goal-fest. A Dramatic Clash Between Gambia and Kenya The hosts, Gambia, earned a penalty in the 30th minute, but goalkeeper Ian Otieno saved the shot to keep the score level. The first half ended goalless. However, the second half saw a flurry of goals. Musa Barrow scored in the 55th minute, followed by Yankuba Minteh in the 61st minute, giving Gambia a 2-0 lead. Despite falling behind, Benni McCarthy’s team refused to give up. In…

The 2026 World Cup qualifiers continue with full excitement. Group A: Sierra Leone vs. Guinea-Bissau Sierra Leone hosted Guinea-Bissau and took the lead with a goal from Mustapha Bundu. In the 61st minute, Musa Kamara doubled the lead to make it 2-0. Guinea-Bissau responded in the 68th minute with a goal from Tamble Monteiro, reducing the deficit to one. However, Ibrahim Turay secured the victory for Sierra Leone with a last-minute goal, making it 3-1. With this win, Sierra Leone climbed to second place with 8 points, just behind Egypt. Despite the loss, Guinea-Bissau remains hopeful, as they also have…

THE BIG PITCH 2025 event, which will be held in South Africa, has opened its applications, as announced by Startup Club ZA. In this competition, 20 different startups will compete for investment and media exposure. The competition will consist of two parts. The first part will take place in Johannesburg in April, while the second part will be held in Cape Town in August. In each city, 10 startups will compete to reach the finals. From the Cape Town event, 5 startups will advance, and from Johannesburg, another 5 will make it to the final. The final will be held…

Angola Cables and the leading global Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, Megaport, have partnered to provide African businesses with seamless, low-latency access to global data centers, cloud solutions, and AI-powered services. Through this partnership, customers will be able to selectively connect to more than 930 data centers and over 300 cloud nodes worldwide via Megaport’s global network infrastructure and Angola Cables’ international network. Additionally, this collaboration will enable Angola Cables and Megaport to interconnect in key global locations such as New York, Miami, and London, granting users on the Angola Cables network access to Megaport’s vast ecosystem of service…

South Africa national team player Joseph Dweba has transferred to the English rugby team Exeter Chiefs. The front-row player will wear the Exeter Chiefs jersey for the 2025-2026 season. He previously played for DHL Stormers, where he had been since 2022. Regarding his transfer, Dweba made the following statements: “I am looking forward to becoming an Exeter Chiefs player.” “I signed for this club because I believe I can be part of something special in the coming seasons.” Exeter Chiefs’ Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, also shared his thoughts on the transfer: “We are really happy to have completed Joseph’s…

Group I: Central African Republic vs. Madagascar The Central African Republic started strong, taking the lead in the 9th minute with a goal from Hogo Gambor. However, Madagascar quickly responded as Warren Caddy assisted Rayan Raveloson for two goals in the 17th and 21st minutes, turning the game around. Maintaining their dominance, Madagascar extended their lead in the 49th minute through Arnaud Randrianantenaina. Finally, in the 89th minute, Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa sealed the 4-1 victory. With this win, Madagascar moved to the top of the group with 10 points, while the Central African Republic remains at 4 points after five matches.…

Badili has received a $400,000 loan from Proparco to support its refurbished smartphone initiative, aiming to reduce electronic waste, improve digital access, and promote sustainability in Africa’s tech ecosystem. Enhancing Smartphone Accessibility and Connectivity The financing will improve smartphone accessibility in Kenya, strengthen connectivity, and contribute to sustainability efforts. The funding is structured as bridge financing, allowing young and innovative African companies to utilize financial support for up to 24 months to accelerate growth between funding rounds. Environmental and Economic Impact Through Badili’s initiatives, the overexploitation of natural resources is reduced, and valuable materials are repurposed to limit environmental damage.…