“Expectations are much different this year (2019), it’s just about managing and making sure I’m fresh for events because I know I can win tournaments again.” – Tiger Woods.
“We grow under pressure and that’s the journey of being a footballer and also of life, that the journey along the way and the obstacles are what makes you appreciate the good times”. – Awer Mabil, Australian forward.
…I’ve had a career many dreams of. I’m happy, but I know I could have done better; if I’d focused more, worked harder earlier”- Kevin-Prince Boateng.
Teenage Tennis rising star Barakat Quadri is in line to become the face of the sport in Nigeria and is destined to excel globally according to Nigeria Women’s tennis star Mary Lenu Michael.
Athletics Federation of Nigeria President Ibrahim Gusau has called on corporate Nigeria to take advantage of the Federal Government’s tax rebate offer to organizations that invest in sports.
Gusau admitted it was an “Herculean” task for Sports Federations to bring in the type of sponsorships that will help grow sports as well as support Nigerian Athletes to excel at major international tournaments.
The AFN Chief told brila.net that as a body they can only appeal and sell the policy of encouragement to stakeholders, urging them to seize the Tax holiday opportunity as proffered by the government.
Tanzania Coach Emmanuel Amunike has hailed the Flying Eagles winning start at the U20 AFCON in Niger, but at the same time warned the Nigeria U20s have to be at their best against South Africa tomorrow.
Two Seasons ago Alex Iwobi was showing some real promise and giving positive displays, he’s been pretty good for both the Nigeria National team and Arsenal in some matches this season but doesn’t seem to do too much anymore.
A body has been seen in the wreckage of the plane which was carrying missing footballer Emiliano Sala, the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has said.
Underwater searches were carried out using specialist vessels on February 3 over the priority search area and, according to AAIB, uncovered an “object of interest” on the seabed.
A remotely operated vehicle surveyed the area and, based on analysis of the video footage, investigators have concluded that the object was wreckage from the missing Piper Malibu aircraft.
The statement said: “Tragically, in video footage from the ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle), one occupant is visible amidst the wreckage.
“The AAIB is now considering the next steps, in consultation with the families of the pilot and passenger, and the police.”
Sala, 28, and pilot David Ibbotson, 59, were flying in the single-turbine aircraft from Nantes, in northern France, to Cardiff, in Wales, when it disappeared from radar near the Channel Islands on January 21.
President of Athletics South Africa ASA and Secretary General of the Confederation of Africa Athletics CAA Southern region 5 Aleck Skhosana has stated that Nigeria has got huge potential in Athletics and remain a giant in African athletics.
Skhosana speaking exclusively in a chat with www.brila.net said Nigeria has got huge population and has more involvement in Athletics where they have been a force.
He added that the focus on Marathon is a step in the right direction which would help launch Nigeria into Marathon as well which for now still remain the exclusive reserve of the East Africans.
Skhosana said he sees Nigeria taking its rightful place even in Marathon with the right level of engagement of athletes through competitions, Private sponsorships, and Government interest to explore Marathon races.
Gernot Rohr who is the head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria has stated clearly that Mikel Obi has an important role to play for Nigeria at the 2019 African Cup of Nations.
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