Author: WAJ Reporter

Guinean defensive midfielder Ibrahima Camara, who plays for Boavista, the team currently sitting at the bottom of the Portuguese league, has recently attracted the interest of some of Europe’s top clubs due to his consistent performances. Among the teams showing interest in the 26-year-old midfielder is Fenerbahçe. Fenerbahçe, currently in second place in the Turkish Süper Lig, is already making preparations for the summer transfer window. Although Camara’s contract with Boavista runs until 2026, reports suggest that initial contact has been made with his representatives and that the player himself is open to the idea of a transfer. In addition…

Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), has been re-elected for a second term. The 63-year-old South African has held the position since 2021 and decided to run again. His presidency was confirmed during the Caf extraordinary general assembly in Cairo, attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Motsepe’s Leadership and Re-election Motsepe, a mining magnate and owner of the South African club Sundowns, expressed his intention to continue the progress he has made since taking office. His re-election was seen as a formality, as there were no opposing candidates, which indicates strong trust in his leadership. Motsepe…

Yangtze Optics Africa Cable (YOA Cable) unveiled its 14,000m² facility worth R160 million at Dube Trade Port yesterday. The company’s CEO, Pieter Viljoen, assessed this investment as follows: “The timing of this investment is crucial. Optical fibre is the backbone of the modern digital economy, and this facility will allow us to scale our vision of an inclusive, connected South Africa.” Founded in 2016, the company introduced its first optical fibre products and highlighted the fast fusion technology that accelerates network installations. The newly established facility will expand production capacity. Beyond manufacturing, YOA Cable also focuses on skills development. It…

Former Ghana international Augustine Ahinful has stated that the management of the Black Stars needs to be streamlined for better organization. He shared the idea of creating new structures within the Ghana Football Association, such as independent management committees for each age group. In an interview with Happy FM, the former player expressed, “I believe we need to move away from having separate management teams for all the national teams.” He also added, “It’s time to establish a proper structure, so for example, when the U20 team is playing, two or three people can be appointed to oversee it.” “There’s…

Serhou Guirassy started his career at Laval in France, where he scored only 6 goals in 29 appearances during the 2014-15 Ligue 2 season. Despite interest from QPR and Leeds in England, he chose to transfer to Lille. However, after only three Ligue 1 appearances, he was loaned out to Auxerre, where he made an impact, scoring 8 goals in 16 matches. First Step in Germany and Köln Years Guirassy transferred to Köln in Germany, but his time there was plagued by injuries. The club, recognizing his health issues, negotiated a lower fee of 4 million euros for his transfer.…

Osimhen Wants to Revive Nigeria’s World Cup Dream Osimhen stated that the Nigerian national team would fight desperately to avoid missing out on the FIFA 2026 World Cup finals for the second time in a row. The star striker, currently playing for Galatasaray, has a rather pessimistic view due to the Super Eagles’ poor start in Group C, where they have managed only three draws in four matches. Osimhen was unavailable for these games due to injury. Three years ago, Nigeria also suffered a major setback when they were eliminated by their arch-rivals Ghana in the play-offs. Super Eagles are…

Silver Box, a Middle East-based investment company focusing on technology products and services, has acquired Kenya-based Mobius Motors. Mobius Motors had announced its bankruptcy six months ago, struggling with unpaid debts, supplier disputes, and failed rescue plans. This acquisition has put an end to all these challenges. With this move, Silver Box aims to increase Mobius’ market share, introduce new models, and strengthen its service network. However, the brand first needs to overcome challenges such as fierce competition from second-hand imports, weak demand, and financial instability, which led to its collapse in the first place. Mobius was founded in 2009…

Kenya’s new head coach, Benni McCarthy, has included seven Gor Mahia players in the provisional squad ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Kenya will first face Ivory Coast on March 20, before hosting Gabon at Nyayo National Stadium. Among the players called up from Gor Mahia is playmaker Austin Odhiambo. Odhiambo has been in impressive form, scoring 8 goals and providing several assists, catching the attention of the coach. Another notable player is Ronney Onyango. Although Onyango is currently in Norway for trials, McCarthy is keen to take advantage of his versatility. Also included in the squad are central…

South Africa’s rugby team captain Siya Kolisi had invited former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp to South Africa, and Klopp accepted the invitation by visiting. The two prominent sports figures emphasized their belief in the power of sports to foster community engagement and promote social change. Additionally, Klopp’s visit highlighted his long-term commitment to grassroots football in South Africa. Klopp has been a patron of Hout Bay United Football Community (HBUFC) and has supported community-driven initiatives since 2017. HBUFC is a club aimed at bringing about social change through football, and the club has greatly benefited from Klopp’s backing. During his…

From a Bakery in Sierra Leone to Manchester City The 18-year-old Sierra Leonean defender Juma Bah has a fascinating and inspiring life story. Once spending his spare time helping out at his father’s bakery in Sierra Leone, Bah is now on the verge of playing for Manchester City. The young footballer began his career on dusty and muddy fields, and just nine months ago, he was playing league matches on artificial turf. However, after delivering impressive performances in La Liga with Real Valladolid, he attracted the attention of major clubs, leading Manchester City to sign him. A Dream Come True…

Starlink Overtakes FiberOne Broadband Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, overtook FiberOne Broadband Limited in the fourth quarter of 2024, becoming Nigeria’s second-largest internet service provider. This data was shared by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Despite its premium pricing, Starlink more than doubled its user base within a year. The number of subscribers rose from 23,897 in 2023 to 65,564 by the end of 2024. The rapid growth is driven by its high-speed connectivity, which can reach up to 250 Mbps. Spectranet’s Decline The largest ISP, Spectranet, has 105,411 subscribers in the country. However, they have lost…

During MWC Barcelona 2025, the Ministry of Technology and Science of Zambia, in collaboration with Huawei, launched the global showcase of Zambia’s smart village at the government industry forum. The event, titled “Secured, Sovereign & Synergized Network-Cloud Strategy Accelerating National Digitalization,” discussed national transformation paths driven by digital technologies in public services. Over 200 industry leaders and technical experts gathered at the event. In July 2024, the first smart village site in Zambia was completed after a 30-day construction process. This project not only provided electricity and internet access to the village but also offered remote education and healthcare services.…

The South African national team might have to play the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers without their captain, Ronwen Williams. Bafana Bafana will host Lesotho at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium next Friday. After that, they will face Benin in Ivory Coast. If South Africa wins both matches, they will take a big step towards advancing from the group. Ronwen Williams, who plays for Sundowns, has been sidelined with an injury for some time, and recent reports indicate that he may not recover in time for the training camp. Williams is an experienced goalkeeper who has made a name for…

Recent rumors suggest that Arsenal has reached an agreement with Napoli for a £62 million transfer fee for the Nigerian forward. Offers for Victor Osimhen, who has a relatively low release clause compared to his career, are increasing and becoming clearer by the day. Arsenal is emerging as one of the biggest contenders for the Nigerian striker. Struggling with their forward options, Arsenal managed to take 33 shots in their last two matches but only hit the target three times. In their most recent match against Leicester, Mikel Arteta deployed Mikel Merino as a striker. Although the tactic worked, Arteta…

Zipline to Expand Drone Logistics to Five Additional States in Nigeria The U.S.-based drone logistics company Zipline aims to expand to five additional states in Nigeria by the end of this year. A memorandum of understanding signed with the Nigerian government in September 2024 allows Zipline to use its drone infrastructure to deliver essential medical supplies to remote and underserved areas in the country. Zipline currently operates drone distribution stations in Bayelsa, Kaduna, and Cross River. The company plans to establish additional distribution stations in five more states by the end of the year, further strengthening its supply chain. Nigeria…

On Tuesday, FIFA decided to ban Patrick Assoumo Eyi, who had been the head coach of Gabon’s national youth teams for decades, for life after he was found guilty of sexually abusing several young male football players. FIFA called the lifetime ban a “positive first step.” Eyi was one of the individuals named in a 2023 BBC Africa Eye investigation into the sexual abuse allegations that have rocked Gabonese football. During the investigation, a former Gabonese international claimed that Eyi held the “position of a god” because he had the power to decide who would play for Gabon’s youth teams.…