Author: Brila

Scribe of the Nigeria Football Federation Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has stated that the Football governing body in Nigeria is attaching huge importance to the Super Falcons and the team’s Olympics qualification quest ahead of Tuesday’s second leg second round qualification against Ethiopia with scores at 1-1 from the first leg.

American tennis player, Jenson Brooksby has been handed an 18-month ban after missing three drug tests.

Lewis Hamilton has been disqualified from the US Grand Prix after his car failed a post-race inspection, causing a major controversy.

In a harrowing incident in Brazil, 23-year-old amateur boxer Joao Victor Penha lost his life just three days after receiving a devastating knockout punch during a fight.

British featherweight boxer Connor Coghill finds himself in a hospital bed, a week after a devastating knockout loss on the Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington card.

Former Super Eagles goalie Peter Rufai has stated that the current National team goalkeeping woes is down to lack of proper transition which was something he enjoyed and was passed on to others after him up until the equally highly admired Vincent Enyeama.

Rivers United defender, Adekunle Adeleke has stated that they are hungry for success in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Rivers United wing forward Ghanaian Paul Acqua has stated that the Nigeria Premier Football League side are not afraid of any opposition in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.

Bayelsa United head coach, Diepriye Teibowei expressed delight following the resumption of the new NPFL season, finally bringing an end to the apprehension and uncertainty that characterized the delayed kick-off.

Lobi stars forward Waheed Adebayo has expressed mixed feelings after his side’s 2-2 draw away from home against Heartland FC in the NPFL opening day fixture.