The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers return in March after a nine-month hiatus, and for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, it’s a make-or-break season. Going winless in their first four qualifiers has left them on the verge of missing out on the World Cup for a second consecutive time if the situation isn’t salvaged. […]
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Some things in the NBA seem inevitable — LeBron James chasing records, Giannis Antetokounmpo dominating the paint, and seasonal changes to the All-Star Weekend. But occasionally, a moment or feat shakes the league in a way that feels almost mythical, something so rare we might never see it again. Luka Dončić’s shocking move to […]
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For nearly two decades, the United States’ February sports calendar has commanded global attention with its biggest spectacles: the Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Weekend. Now that the Super Bowl’s thriller is behind us, the focus shifts to the NBA’s showdown that’ll run from Friday through Sunday in the San Francisco Bay Area. In the […]
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The convergence of sports, entertainment, and consumerism at its grandest isn’t something you often see outside the National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl. There’s a reason it’s the United States’ biggest sporting event and one of the most watched globally. It returns this Sunday, February 9 (Monday, February 10, WAT) for its 59th edition, where […]
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Netflix has released the trailer for its new sports documentary series, Court of Gold, which profiles Team USA, France, Canada, and Serbia during the Paris 2024 Olympics men’s basketball tournament, held from July 27 to August 10, 2024. Team USA were the ultimate gold medalist, securing their fifth consecutive Olympic title by defeating […]
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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 […]
