Author: Brila

Coach of Argentina Jorge Sampaoli has revealed the reason why the Super Eagles of Nigeria will give them a stern test in next month friendly game which will take place in Russia.

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has set a semi-final target for Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, saying that they already advanced to the round of 16 in three previous tournaments.

Former Super Eagles defender believes Francis Uzoho has enough quality to compete for a place in the World Cup-bound squad if given a chance, www.brila.net reports.

Anthony Joshua insists he will not make the same mistakes as boxing’s bankrupt superstars as he prepares for the fourth defense of his IBF heavyweight title against late replacement Carlos Takam on Saturday night.

Nigeria international Francisca Ordega says a desire to compete at the highest level explains her loan move to Spanish club Atletico de Madrid Femenino. The forward, 24, has joined on loan until March from the United States women’s side Washington Spirit. “As a professional, you want to continue to improve by competing at the highest level on a regular basis,” she said. “Once the opportunity to play for a top side like Atletico Madrid presented itself, I thought why not?” “It’s a great honour and I feel very grateful and wonderfully excited,” she told BBC Sport. “I just want to settle down…

Nigeria international, Efetobore Ambrose, has expressed his delight over the good job done by the new-look super Eagles defense and the whole team under Coach Gernot Rohr on their qualification for the Russia 2018 FIFA world cup.

The current form of FC Ifeanyi Ubah and Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa has attracted the interest of French Ligue 1 side, OGC Nice, and South African giants, Mamelodi Sundowns, who have made inquiries on his availability.

Ex-international and Former Super Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia has voiced his opinion on the decision of the NFF on the National team players match bonus.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants VAR technology at next summer’s World Cup in Russia and hopes to sanction such a move in the spring.