Author: Brila

Former international boxing champion, Wellington Okoh has lamented on the state of Boxing in Nigeria stressing that individuals and corporate bodies should invest in the development of sports especially boxing. Okoh who is the Chairman, Edo State Boxing Association, has stated that the sport has continued to suffer lack of funding and decaying infrastructure, making it increasingly difficult to develop sports in the country. Okoh said: “The state of boxing in Nigeria is in comatose which need’s urgent attention to be revived. “We really need to go back to the grassroot so we can get talent that will take over…

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has given huge praises to their sponsor- aiteo group as coaches receives all outstanding benefits. The Nigeria Football Federation has handed big kudos to its Official Optimum Partner, Aiteo Group, following the payment of the first batch of monies meant for the payment of salaries of Coaches of the National Teams. NFF signed a N2.5billion 5-Year partnership agreement with the foremost energy solution company- aiteo group. NFF 2nd Vice President/LMC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, who is also Chairman of the NFF Sponsorship, Marketing and Television Advisory Committee, told thenff.com on Tuesday, that from the first…

Sanusi and NFF committee will meet to discuss Eagles forthcoming World Cup Qualifier game against Cameroon. Mohammed Sanusi has stated that the technical committee of the NFF will meet with Nigeria’s Sport Minister so as to make necessary plan ahead of Super Eagles 2018 World Cup Qualifier against Cameroon. Nigeria’s 0-2 lost to Bafana Bafana of South Africa has brought concerns over the attitude of the players and how they’re going to perform in the coming game against Cameroon. Though the head coach of the Super Eagles who praised the team which was full of young talents, for doing well…

Ligue 1 side, Nantes awaits the French Football Federation (FFF) decision on Claudio Ranieri’s deal as the next boss of the Club. Ranieri has decided to return to football after being sacked as Leicester City boss last season. The Italian has agreed a deal with the club who finished seventh under Manager Sérgio Conceição. The former Roma player’s appointment will be on hold due to age related issues. The FFF rules state that clubs cannot appoint managers who are above the age of 65 – and Ranieri turned 65 in October last year. According to France Info, Nantes president Waldemar…

Spanish tax force have filed a lawsuit against Real Madrid’s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. In a report sent to the prosecutor’s office from the Spanish tax agency AEAT, Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of defrauding the Spanish tax authorities of 14.7million Euros. Spain’s prosecutor’s office in Madrid reported on Tuesday, that Ronaldo had ‘consciously’ used a ‘business structure’ created in 2010 to hide his income in Spain from his image rights. Ronaldo, 32, has not only been sponsored by the Nike brand since 2003. But he also has a long-term endorsement deal with Nike that sees him tied…

His memory lives on! His records still linger on in the minds of football loving Nigerians. Rashidi Yekini is his name and he remains the  Country’s all-time highest goalscorer. Watch a typical Nigerian football lover talk about him. His memory lives on! His records still lingers on in the minds of football loving Nigerians. Rashidi Yekini is his name and he remains the country’s all time highest goalscorer. Watch a typical Nigerian football lover talk about him..

Antoine Griezmann will still cost £88m after he refuses Atletico from raising his buyout clause. After reaffirming his desire to stay with Atletico Madrid this summer, Antoine Griezmann has signed a new deal, keeping it at the club until 2022. Even with a whooping pay cheque estimated to worth about €14million, meaning he could be receiving £235,000 in a week, the Frenchman still refuses the club from raising up his buyout clause. Griezmann upset fans earlier this summer when he said there was a 6/10 chance that he would join Manchester United at the end of the 2016/17 season. The Frenchman…

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Golden State Warriors clinched their second title in two years after beating the Cavaliers 129-120 in Game 5 on Monday Night. Kevin Durant scored 39 points as Golden State Warriors clinched the seven-game series with 4-1 win and Stephen Curry added 34 points to spark celebrations around Oracle Arena in Oakland. The two teams have met in the last three NBA finals with Cleveland overturning a 3-1 deficit a year ago to claim the title. But with Warriors 3-1 lead before last night’s Game 5, Durant and his teammates did well to avoid the repeat of last season. Curry who…

Philippe Coutinho says talk of a move to Barcelona ‘is complicated’ and insists his sole focus is on playing for Brazil ahead of their friendly against Australia.