Author: Brila

Nigerian footballer Isaac Success has promised to be committed to Nigeria’s National football team. Watford FC of England forward, Isaac Success, has pledged his allegiance and commitment to the Super Eagles, saying he is ready for the big challenge to lead the team’s attack in the very important games lined up for the three-time African champions. Injuries and circumstances have limited the former junior international’s chances with the Super Eagles, with only one appearance against Senegal in March 2017 under his belt. He came on in the second half in that game played at The Hive, home of League 2…

Yeni Malatyaspor midfielder Azubuike Okechukwu visited the Number one sports radio in Nigeria on Thursday morning as he talks about Mikel being a natural choice to lead the Olympic team. Azubuike stated that he was happy to hand over the captain band to former Chelsea man, Mikel Obi after coach siasia gave the directive. Azubuike acknowledged Mikel as not just a player in the team but also a leader of the National team and so had to show respect to a more experienced player by handing over leadership to him. Azubuike, 20, also talked about the next step with his…

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Players, officials to wear black armbands and observe one minute silence as LMC dedicates Matchday to Emeteole. The LMC wants Players and match officials of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to turn out with black arm bands to honour a former coach of prominent NPFL clubs, Kelechi Emeteole who passed on in the early hours of Wednesday. Emeteole, nicknamed ‘Caterpillar’ in his playing days for various league clubs in the country died in India where he underwent surgery for throat cancer. Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC) expressed grief at…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s clothing company A-Z Sportswear have dropped a massive clue that the Swede could be heading to MLS when he is fully fit. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, whose name appeared on the Premier League’s released list earlier this month, will reportedly sign for MLS side LA Galaxy following his release from Manchester United. Though the 35-year-old still trains at Carrington as he recovers from a cruciate ligament injury, the Swede was not on United’s retained list which was released this week, signalling his imminent departure. LA Galaxy have tried previously to lure Ibrahimovic but talks were held with the player prior…

Craig Shakespeare is ready to pay £25million move for Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho, as Leicester prepare to shape up their squad for the new season. Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare is doing everything in his power to land Manchester City Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho. The 53 year old manager, has already lodged a bid of £25m for the forward, after being alerted of Iheanacho’s availability, and is ready to pay a significant fee for the Nigeria international. Iheanacho, 20, has been told he can leave the club and Leicester City who are leading the queue, have also promised him…

Ugly scenes marred Mexico’s Confederations Cup victory over New Zealand as Oribe Peralta got his side out of jail at Sochi’s Fisht Olympic Stadium. Players from both sides became involved in an unseemly melee deep into injury time after Mexico skipper Diego Reyes dragged back Michael Boxall, who then lunged at substitute Hector Herrera. Gambian referee Bakary Gassama reviewed the incident before remarkably issuing only yellow cards to all three players involved in the initial clashes, but no more. The Mexicans, who saw Ryan Thomas denied an 85th-minute equaliser by the woodwork, survived a major scare after Chris Wood had…

Antonio Conte is in Italy making the most of the off season with his family before he returns to Chelsea ahead of the new season. After holding positive talks with Chelsea as he considers signing a new contract, Conte took the opportunity to jet off and celebrate with his family. The Chelsea manager treated his wife Elisabetta Muscarello and daughter Vittoria to a relaxing holiday in Spotorno as they soak up the sun. With the weather so hot, the Italian was pictured cooling down as he took a dip in the clear blue sea alongside Elisbetta and Vittoria, as well…

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FC Como President Akosua Puni Essien has apologised to the players and staff of the team following a delay in the payment of their outstanding salaries. Puni, who is married to Ghana star Michael Essien, had faced financial difficult since acquiring the club at an auction early this year. Akosua Puni Essien has had to render an apology for the delay to settle the salary arrears which she attributes to a “technical” difficulty. “I’m sorry for this delay, of a technical nature: I guarantee that the money for the club was sent,” Gianluca Savoini, spokesman for the new owner of…

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan believes there is ‘another life after football’ and plans to live modestly after retirement. Gyan, 31, is the wealthiest Ghanaian footballer with a reported $250,000 weekly wages. The former Sunderland hitman believes it will be hard for him to adjust to life away from the game at first but believes he will enjoy spending more time with his friends and family. “Yes I think that is kind of lifestyle am living at the moment, for now that is the kind of lifestyle am in,” he said on the Delay Show on GHone TV. “I don’t think…