It’s a blank canvas for African sports stakeholders to improve on the shortcomings of past years in 2025. Athletes, coaches, supporters, national bodies, and various sporting associations across the continent all have the opportunity to make the most of the tournaments that will dominate the year. For Nigeria, the story isn’t any different. After […]
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Football across African domestic leagues may lag behind European leagues in organisational efficiency, financial strength and overall quality, but African players are indispensable assets to the exponential growth of the European football economy. Recently, footballers of African heritage have played pivotal roles in European national teams. Over 50 players of African descent featured in […]
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2024 marked the 53rd year of operation for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), which began as the Nigerian Football League in 1972. Despite over five decades of existence, the league still struggles with fundamental issues that should, ideally, no longer bother a football body well past its nascent stage. Inadequate funding, ineffective fan […]
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Amid Africa’s digital and technological growth, the focus has often revolved around scale — bigger investments, broader markets, and wider adoption. While these metrics seem indisputable considering Africa is the second most populous continent globally, prioritising size alone has done little to address Africa’s intricate socio-economic needs. Despite significant advances in innovation and development, […]
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Over the past couple of years, virtually every product and service in Nigeria has experienced volatile price hikes. From government-regulated products like petroleum and electricity to private services like real estate and property management, the increment in these once-basic necessities is beyond staggering. The National Bureau of Statistics reported in October 2024 that inflation had […]
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In 2024, Nigeria endured one of its toughest years administratively and economically, a reality that resonated across major industries. The sports industry was no exception. For over ten months, administrative inefficiency held sway until the federal government replaced the ineffective, politically-driven Ministry of Sports with a growth-oriented National Sports Commission, led by seasoned, sports-savvy administrators. […]
About eight months after pointing accusatory fingers at Apple for the illegal mining and exploitation of its raw materials and contribution to unrest in its region, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially filed criminal complaints against the tech giant. Recall that The Grid had earlier in September explored the nuances of how […]
The past few weeks of new music have been a little…meh. But this week, things are looking up with some exciting releases and a few surprises. Fresh off his “Awuke” smash, Davido links up with ODUMODUBLVCK and Chike for “Funds,” in attempts to keep his streak alive. FOLA follows up the buzz from “Alone” […]
Last Thursday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria secured their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) minutes before their penultimate Group D match against Benin Republic in Abidjan. While a point from the game would have ultimately guaranteed their spot, a Libyan victory over Rwanda earlier in the day effectively handed Nigeria their […]
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You can never be sure where the heart of a footballer truly lies, but their actions — more than anything else — clearly indicate where they want to play and how much they’re willing to sacrifice to make it happen. Footballers switching clubs to fulfil lifelong dreams, increase playing time, or boost earnings is […]
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In a time when Nigerian football leagues and tournaments struggle to captivate local interest, Lagos Liga is set to change the narrative by harnessing the country’s unique industries to rekindle the excitement for domestic football. Football has historically united Nigerians across various backgrounds, but interest in the local leagues — the Nigeria Premier Football […]
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Sports across Africa, much like other sectors, often show bursts of progress, only to falter again or remain trapped in a cycle. For a continent where football is its most popular sport, a historic inability to build from a position of strength or progress has been a persistent challenge. However, for all this long-standing satisfaction […]
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