South African singer Tyla's victory at the Grammys, beating four Nigerian nominees, has fuelled the two nations' rivalry as they prepare to face off in a crunch football match on Wednesday.

"South Africa won today but Nigeria will win on Wednesday where it matters most" one user wrote on X.

Tyla won for her song Water in the Best African Music Performance, over Davido, Ayra Starr and Burna Boy.

Nigerians have called on their national team, the Super Eagles, to avenge them.