Author: Brila

There’s no other thought than Roma-Genoa now, and I don’t know if it really will be Totti’s farewell,’ Roma manager Spalletti told Gazzetta dello Sport. Francesco Totti’s imminent retirement has been thrown into doubt, as Roma manager Luciano Spalletti said he doesn’t know the player’s plans. Totti had been expected to finally hang up his boots at the end of the season, after 25 years at the Serie A club. But manager Spalletti claims the player, who has not yet made a formal statement on his future, may not be making a farewell appearance. ‘He must say what he plans…

https://twitter.com/SkySportsNewsHQ/status/867025584848863233 According to Sky Sports News, this saturday’s FA Cup final at Wembley will have extra security in and out of the Stadium for the safety of fans and players. Following recent attacks aimed at major events in major cities in Europe, the FA feels they need to ensure the safety of individuals coming for the game is a priority. Just Monday, there was a bomb attack in Manchester killing over 21 people and injuring dozens.

Of all the winners of the modern Champions League, few teams are remembered as fondly as the Ajax side of the mid-1990s. The names aren’t just familiar, they’re the stuff of legend – the team almost springs to most fans’ minds fully formed, such was their era-defining brilliance. And yet, within a couple of years, that great side was no more, torn apart by forces beyond the Dutch club’s control, leaving Ajax without a side able to compete for European silverware for decades. Now, more than 20 years after their Champions League win and the final defeat that followed it…

Life as head coach of Bafana Bafana began today for Stuart Baxter. The Englishman resumed at the SAFA offices for the first time this morning. Baxter, who opted to prioritise putting together his squad for the Africa Cup of Nations clash with Nigeria over travelling with SuperSport United to Gabon, was appointed earlier this month, but until now has been focusing on his club football. He will name his squad for the clash with the Super Eagles on Thursday afternoon. Baxter is now dedicating the next couple of days to selecting a side that can engineer their first ever win…

Thirteen Nigeria Judo Federation officials on Monday all passed their international Judo Federation course held in Lusaka, Zambia. Coach Ewa Ekuta was adjudged best overall student of the 2017 International Judo Federation (IJF) Academy practical Examination after excelling in the Tachi waza and Ne waza practical as well as the theory. The Tachi waza is throwing techniques. Legs,hands and hip techniques, Ne waza is in the group techniques of Chocking, hands lock, leg lock and pinning down. All 13 official of the NJF scored 75% up which qualifies them to enroll for the level 2 which will kick start by…

The Premier Soccer League has charged Cape Town City and NFD trio Mthatha Bucks, Milano United and Jomo Cosmos for various offences. The quartet will appear before the PSL’s disciplinary committee on Thursday at 18h00. The League released a statement, which reads: ‘The Premier Soccer League has charged the following clubs for various offenses. They will appear in front of the PSL Disciplinary Committee this week, Thursday 25 May 2017 at 18h00. ‘MTHATHA BUCKS:  The club has been charged with contravening Rule 35.2 of the NSL Handbook after they allegedly failed to field the stipulated number of U23 players during…

Former Super falcons star, Stella Mbachu revealed to Brila.net that the Nigerian national female league is not at its best and that has gone down to affect the national team of Nigeria. She noted that gone are the days when good sponsors usually commit to the sponsorship of the league which made it more competitive but now, everything has gone haywire. Citing that if the quality of the league is going down, it is also expected that the quality of players produce will be affected which is now the case.

After being voted by track and field coaches across Nigeria as their representative in the incoming board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), former athlete and Olympian, Brown Ebewele has revealed that he will make sure transparency reigns supreme in the AFN, as he believes it is time to make sure the country gets things right. According to ‘Jujuman’, he also believes the country has good coaches who he believes can help athletics regains it’s rightful place. Brown stated that its time that AFN elect only those who have something to contribute to constitute the board. He noted that…

On Monday, Barcelona will reveal Ernesto Valverde as the man who is to replace Luis Enrique at the Nou Camp. Enrique announced earlier in the season that he’ll no longer become in charge of the Catalan giants next term and Barcelona has agreed a deal with Athletic Bilbao boss – Ernesto Valverde. Just few minutes after the Catalans’ 4-2 victory over Eibar on Sunday, Barcelona’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu tweeted “On Monday 29 May we will announce the new coach.” According to Spanish publication Sport, Ernesto Valverde who is the current head coach at Bilbao will be the man to succeed Luiz Enrique, who…

Dimata Landry, KV Oostende striker emerged as the surprise winner of the prestigious Belgium Young Player of the Year Award award ahead of Onyekuru and Tielemans. He polled 815 points beating Youri Tielemans who recorded 669 points while Nigerian international Henry Onyekuru tallied 450 points coming third in the awards. The striker who joined KVO for a bargain 500,000 Euros and was quick to play week in week out ahead of experienced players like Joseph Akpala this season. Meanwhile, Anderlecht star midfielder Youri Tielemans, was voted the Belgium Player of the Year.