Author: Brila

Kei Nishikori recovered from losing the first set to love to beat Fernando Verdasco 0-6 6-4 6-4 6-0 and set up a quarter-final with Andy Murray.

Britain’s Andy Murray produced a clinical performance to see off Russian Karen Khachanov and reach a seventh French Open quarter-final.

Liverpool appear to have edged ahead in the race for in-demand Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk as the player has indicated he prefers a move to Anfield.

For the always animated MFM FC coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, wedging FC Ifeanyiubah’s eight-match unbeaten run paled to insignificance compared to the joy of having his illustrious duo of Stephen Odey and Sikiru Olatunbosun rejoin the team after their debut national team caps.

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) leaders Plateau United suffered a 0-1 defeat at Enyimba in a tight contest on Sunday.

Third seed Simona Halep thrashed Carla Suarez Navarro 6-1 6-1 to reach the French Open quarter-finals.

Real Madrid-bound defender Theo Hernandez is the subject of a sexual assault investigation, according to reports in Spain.

Reports broke out of China this afternoon, where the former Ivory Coast International is playing for Beijing Enterprises, that he had been taken ill after training. It appears he was subsequently rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The club is yet to make a statement on the Player’s health. Meanwhile, Remember this goal? Newcastle came from 3 goals down to finish the game 4-4 with Arsenal. Cheick Tiote was responsible for creating this iconic moment in the Premier League. Here’s one. RIP Cheick

Cheick Tioté has died aged 30 after collapsing during training, it has been claimed this afternoon.

Vice President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Seyi Akinwunmi is impressed with the manner by which Super Eagles national team coach Gernot Rohr is going about preparations for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. Akinwunmi has declared that Nigerians should expect a very tough Eagles squad against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. Speaking in a chat with Sports Radio – Brila FM in Lagos, Akinwunmi said that Coach Rohr’s decision to invite some young and untested players, including some home-based stars for the 2019 AFCON qualifier against Bafana Bafana of South Africa was a step…