Coming off the 2-0 victory over Rwanda last Friday, it seemed as though the Super Eagles of Nigeria were on course to complete the first phase of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification redemption until a late twist against the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday flipped the script. […]
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Veteran Nigerian table tennis player Quadri Aruna is once again Africa’s highest-ranked player based on the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) world rankings released on Tuesday, March 18. Aruna’s last reign as Africa’s No. 1 ended in May 2024 when he was dethroned by his arch-rival Omar Assar, following the Egyptian’s impressive run […]
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Eric Chelle has named his 23-man squad for Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe on March 21 and 25, 2025. The Super Eagles gaffer made some bold calls, deciding against the inclusion of some in-form and senior players who were initially named in the 39-man provisional squad list […]
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has released a 39-man squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later in March. In what’s set to be Chelle’s first match in charge of the Super Eagles following his appointment in January, the Malian has opted for a 39-man provisional squad list, […]
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The D’Tigers of Nigeria have secured qualification for the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket by defeating the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde 76-63 on Sunday, February 23, at the Great Hall in Tripoli, Libya. The D’Tigers approached the must-win clash with determination and were already leading the Blue Sharks 53-40 at the start of the third […]
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UEFA has entered an exclusive negotiation period with Relevent Sports for the commercial rights of Europe’s men’s club competitions for the 2027-33 cycle. The deal, which is expected to be finalised soon, barring unforeseen circumstances, would end UEFA’s long-standing partnership with Team which has handled the commercial aspects of the Champions League, Europa League, and […]
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The Philadelphia Eagles won their second-ever Super Bowl overnight, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, and ending their bid for an unprecedented three-peat in the competition’s history. For a team that was given little chance heading into the rematch of the 2023 Super Bowl – where they lost to the Chiefs 38-35 — the […]
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Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has completed a loan move to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough, barely six months after joining Spain’s Sevilla on a two-year deal following the expiration of his contract at Leicester City. Iheanacho joins Middlesbrough on a deal until the end of the 2024/25 season, with no obligation to buy for […]
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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 […]
World number 19 Quadri Aruna has been ousted from the ongoing World Table Tennis Saudi Smash in Jedda, following a 3-2 loss to Korean Cho Dae-Seong in the round of 16 on Wednesday, May 8. Aruna opened his 2024 Saudi Smash account by recovering from a two-game deficit to clinch a 3-2 victory over […]
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Young Jonn has released the music video for his track “Big Big Things.” The song features two of Nigeria’s hottest acts, Seyi Vibez and Kizz Daniel. “Big Big Things” carries an energetic production courtesy of Yung Willis, while Young Jonn, Seyi Vibez, and Kizz Daniel trade verses about celebrating the good life. The […]
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Nigerian rapper ODUMODUBLVCK arrives with the release of the video for his latest single “100 Million,” featuring the queen of Afrobeats herself, Tiwa Savage. Clocking in at just over two minutes, the video is a whirlwind of opulence and energy. ODUMODUBLVCK’s signature gritty rap style perfectly complements the song’s braggadocious theme, while Tiwa Savage […]
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