Author: Brila

South Africa are ready to neutralize any threat posed by Super Eagles hit-man, Kelechi Iheanacho, goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has stated.

As election for the new board of the Nigeria handball federation draws near, Nigeria’s national handball coach, Fidelis Obi, has stated that more competitions should be initiated. Speaking with Brila FM, Fidelis Obi stated that, the incoming board of handball federation should organize competitions in order to engage and expose players, stating that it is vital for the growth of the game in the nation. He therefore called for the Ministry of sports to give more support to the federation, stating that funding is vital for the progression of the sport. “I expect which ever board coming in, to ensure…

With Usain Bolt set to hang up his spikes after the World Athletics Championships in London this summer, the search is on for the next superstar to emerge over 100 metres.

The Nigeria Football Federation will soon embark on a nationwide developmental project for the Football Associations of the various States, in the form of mini Secretariats, so says NFF President Amaju Pinnick. Pinnick, while speaking at the Lagos State Football Association’s Ekofootball Review Public Presentation on Wednesday, said the project, to be financed by a major partner of the NFF, will see six such projects completed in Jigawa, Osun, Bayelsa, Borno, Kwara and Abia States before the end of this year. “We are working real hard to see that the focus returns to the grassroots. The States are closer to…

Fans willing to watch the Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana match live at the Godswill Akpabio Int’l Stadium will be charged a decent fee for the ticket according to NFF Technical Committee member, Paul Bassey.

Former Nigerian international Ike Shorunmu believes that both Daniel Akpeyi and Ikechukwu Ezenwa are talents that can make an impact if given the opportunity to represent Nigeria. Super Eagles did not qualify for the 2015 AFCON tournament after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Bafana Bafana four years ago. The Eagles influential captain, Tianjin TEDA Mikel Obi and the likes of Odion Ighalo, Brown Ideye and Victor Moses will miss out on the action against South Africa. And Shorunmu, wants Daniel Akpeyi and Ikechukwu Ezenea to be included in the squad. Speaking with Brila FM, Shorunmu has stated…

South Africa Coach, Stuart Baxter has said they respect Nigeria only for history and the new project but nothing more.

Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune has shot a warning to the Super Eagles, vowing “We’re more than prepared to come and upset Nigeria”.

Last time out the Bafana Bafana of South Africa stopped Nigeria from qualifying for the AFCON tournament and the Super Eagles will be hoping to avoid any hiccups ahead of the crunch tie against them as both teams meet in Uyo this weekend. Super Eagles striker Olanrewaju Kayode has stated that he will do everything possible to score a goal if opportune to play against South Africa as goal scoring is an art he already acquainted himself with right from his club and feels the need to deliver as well for Nigeria. Kayode admitted the expectation from fans but downplayed…

Nigeria will not write-off the threat of Stuart Baxter’s Bafana Bafana as the sides prepare for the June 10 Afcon qualifying match, according to Super Eagles Coach Salisu Yusuf.