Author: WAJ Reporter

West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus is an incredibly talented player, but he has been struggling with poor form this season. He is loved by Ghanaians, he takes great pride in representing his country. The 24-year-old joined the Ghana national team camp on Sunday ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. However, the star player missed training due to fatigue. Ghana Football Association’s Head of Communications, Henry Asante Twum, explained why Kudus did not participate in Monday’s training: “Kudus arrived on Sunday. He was in the camp, but the coach excused him from the first day’s training.” In…

During the FA Cup match between Preston and Burnley, it was alleged that Preston forward Milutin Osmajic made a racist remark towards Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri. The incident, which took place during the match on February 15, had been under investigation by the English Football Association (FA). Osmajic has now been officially charged, and he has until March 25 to respond. Regarding the incident, the FA released the following statement: “It’s alleged that the forward acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards an opposing player contrary to FA Rule E3.1.” It was further stated that…

Comoros has become the 44th member of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). AFC, the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, now includes more than two-thirds of African countries in its network. Through this agreement, Comoros may have new opportunities to progress in various critical infrastructure projects. As an island nation located at the crossroads of Africa and the Indian Ocean, Comoros faces unique climate risks. This highlights how important such an organization could be for the country. With the positive opportunities that come with joining AFC, Comoros can collaborate with the Corporation’s network in project development and capital mobilization. Ibrahim Mohamed…

South African agri-tech startup Khula has secured an investment of $6.8 million in the first phase of its Series A funding round. Key investors in this round include South Africa’s Absa Bank, PepsiCo’s Kgodiso Fund, AECI, and E Squared. With this funding, the company is set to enhance its digital platform and transform the agricultural supply chain by directly connecting farmers with buyers. Khula aims to address key challenges in the agricultural value chain through three core components. First, it enables farmers and buyers to connect directly, improving market access. Second, it offers farmers the ability to purchase essential supplies…

Barcelona is considering Victor Osimhen as a replacement for their striker Robert Lewandowski. Despite Lewandowski’s incredible record of 35 goals and 3 assists in 40 matches, he is 36 years old, and Osimhen, who is 10 years younger, could be a good alternative for the Spanish club. Osimhen, who was loaned from Napoli to Galatasaray this season, has continued to deliver top-level performances. The Nigerian striker has scored 26 goals and provided 5 assists in 30 matches. Additionally, he has been a crucial factor in helping his team towards the championship title. In his latest match, he delivered an outstanding…

Southampton FC is in danger of relegation from the Premier League. Due to this, the club has decided to halt contract negotiations with Nigerian forward Paul Onuachu. According to a report from Soccernet.ng, the English side aims to first secure its future in the league before making any further decisions. The 30-year-old striker has been in poor form this season compared to the previous one. He has struggled to get regular playing time in the starting eleven and has recorded only 3 goals and 1 assist in 22 matches. A dditionally, he has just one year remaining on his contract.…

FlySafair has launched a new route between Lanseria International Airport and George Airport in South Africa. The route will operate daily, with a flight departing at 10:10 AM and arriving in George at 12:20 PM. Then, a flight will depart from George at 12:55 PM and arrive back at Lanseria at 14:55 PM. Flights on this route began on March 14, 2025, with ticket prices starting at R1,162. FlySafair stated that George, a small town in the Western Cape, is a gateway to the greater Garden Route and is particularly popular with golf enthusiasts. “George itself is a picturesque, peaceful…

With the start of the international break, the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers continue. In Africa, the teams finishing first in their groups will qualify for the tournament, while the second-placed teams will play one additional playoff match. Tomorrow, three exciting matches will take place as the tournament continues with full intensity. In Group H, the group leader, Tunisia, will aim to gain an advantage in the top spot by defeating Liberia. However, the hosts, Liberia, despite not having a glamorous squad, are a team not to be underestimated. With 7 points, they are currently in 3rd place, and if…

UNESCO and Ghana are forging a partnership to drive AI-powered development in digital education, agribusiness, healthcare, and culture. They are also aiming to make progress in centralized data system initiatives. The visit by UNESCO to Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, marks the beginning of a promising collaboration between both parties. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss how Ghana can strengthen its efforts in the AI and innovation space. Key topics covered included digital education, digital health access, and the digitization of agribusiness. Minister Samuel Nartey George encouraged UNESCO’s support in innovating…

Orlando Pirates, aiming to stop defending champions Sundowns in the South African League, had taken a hit in recent weeks in the title race. They first lost 2-0 to Gallants away, then were held to a 0-0 draw by Stellenbosch despite playing against 10 men. Meanwhile, Sundowns continued their flawless progress, winning despite their heavy schedule, and opened up a 15-point gap over their rivals with four matches in hand. Fans began to believe that the title race was over. However, Orlando Pirates reignited hope by defeating leaders Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in yesterday’s match. Pirates started the game quickly, with…

Having collected only two points from their Group C rivals, Zimbabwe has announced its squad for the remaining World Cup qualifiers. The Warriors will first face Benin on the 20th of this month, followed by a match against Nigeria on March 25. Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba will be unavailable for these encounters due to injury. His replacement in the squad is Richard Hachiro, a defensive midfielder from Ngezi Platinum Stars. One aspect that might work in Zimbabwe’s favor is the competitive balance in the group—there is no dominant team pulling away. Rwanda, South Africa, and Benin have each accumulated seven…

Ghana’s national team’s new head coach, Otto Addo, has announced a 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. The inclusion of three new players in the squad stands out. These players are Kamaradini Mamudu from Medeama SC, Benjamin Asare from Accra Hearts of Oak, and Razak Simpson from Nations FC. Additionally, Arsenal’s star midfielder Thomas Partey, who missed the AFCON due to injury, has recovered and returned to the squad. Another player making a comeback after an injury is Kamal Deen Sulemana from Southampton FC. CD Lugo’s Jerry Afriyie and Genk’s Christopher Bonsu Baah…

Como Calcio’s right-winger, Assane Diao, has chosen to represent Senegal at the international level instead of Spain. He has been called up to the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualification matches against Sudan and Togo, which will take place on March 22 and March 25. These two matches could mark the first time the 19-year-old wears the national team jersey. Diao previously represented Spain at the U18, U19, and U21 levels while playing for Real Betis. However, for his senior international career, he has opted to play for Senegal. According to FIFA regulations, players are allowed to change their…

The Kenya Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has fined digital lender Whitepath KES 250,000 ($2,000) for violating data privacy laws. Court records show that Whitepath, which operates the Instarcash and Zuricash loan apps, listed an individual as a guarantor without their consent and subjected them to debt collection calls after the borrower defaulted. This is not the first time the company has been fined by the court. This case also highlights the growing regulatory pressure on digital lenders in Kenya. Companies are under strict scrutiny for aggressive debt collection tactics and mishandling customer data. Despite Whitepath’s failure to…

On Tuesday, two German teams faced off in the UEFA Champions League. At the end of the match, Bayern Munich defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 away, with goals from Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies. After two legs, Bayern Munich advanced to the quarter-finals with an aggregate score of 5-0. Victor Boniface, Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigerian star, addressed the fans after the match, saying: “Thank you for your support.” Boniface had just returned from injury and came on as a substitute in Tuesday’s match. The Nigerian forward played for 25 minutes, touching the ball 16 times and completing 4 out of 6 passes…

South African businessman and owner of Sundowns, Patrice Motsepe, was re-elected unopposed for a second four-year term as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Having achieved significant successes during his first term, Motsepe earned the trust of the members, and no other candidate ran against him. At the general assembly where the election was held, Motsepe emphasized that there is still much work to be done in developing football infrastructure across Africa. The 14th CAF Extraordinary Congress held in Cairo also revealed other results. Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, narrowly missed out…