Author: Brila

Jose Roberto Gama de Oliveira had just put his country 2-0 up against Holland in the World Cup quarter-final, but that celebration is remembered far more than the game itself, a five-goal thriller as it turned out to become one of the most iconic pictures of the 1994 World Cup. Brazilian striker Bebeto created the ‘rock the baby’ celebration. Now, almost 23 years later, that baby is doing some celebrating of his own, after signing with Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon. Mattheus Oliveira, the baby whose birth sparked the celebration, has joined Sporting from another Portuguese side, Estoril. He said,  ‘I chose the…

Following the chaos from last week’s 3-3 draw between Gombe united and Enugu Rangers, the club has come out to sanction its officials and fans who incited violence at the match venue. Gombe United club has come out with a press release stating its sanctions; it reads as follows. Following the culmination of tension in the aftermath of the NPFL match in Gombe between our Rangers and Rangers International, we have received a letter of sanction from LMC. We have formally acknowledged reception of the letter and have accepted the sanctions. However, we have pleaded with LMC to reduce the…

The Pitch of  Ikom Township Stadium home ground of UNICEM Rovers of Calabar in the Southern Conference of the Bet9ja Nigeria National League ,has been certified unsuitable to host further matches in the current 2016-2017 season. This is following the very poor state of the playing surface and inaction on the part of UNICEM Rovers management and the State Football Association to carry out needed repairs as directed by the NNL. The League board is also worried with difficulty on the side of the State Football Association in providing adequate and effective security as is mandatory in the League rule…

For failing to honour their match day nine fixture against Federal Road Safety Football Club-FRSC,of Abuja , FC Taraba have been cautioned by the League Management for violating article 4.7 in the 2016-2017 rule Book. FC Taraba are to be mindful of the consequence(s) of their action in the case of a three match miss,as enshrined in articles 14.19 and 14.11. They are equally, to pay N1,000,000.00(One Million naira)fine as spelt out in the rules within seven(7) days on receiving the notice served. Again in keeping with same article 14.7 FC Taraba have been declared losers of the match by…

ALG 05:45 PM USM Alger VS MC Oran 1x SCO 07:45 PM Ross County VS Hamilton Academical 1x SWE 2 06:00 PM Brommapojkarna VS Syrianska 1x POL 07:30 PM Zaglebie Lubin VS Slask Wroclaw 1x EPL 08:00 PM Manchester City VS West Brom 1x NOR 07:00 PM Rosenborg VS Tromsoe 1x SVN 05:00 PM Krsko Posavje VS Radomlje 1x NOR 05:00 PM Molde VS Sogndal 1x EPL 07:45 PM Arsenal VS Sunderland 1x BELG 07:30 PM Waasland-Beveren VS Standard Liege 2x NOR 05:00 PM Stroemsgodset VS Stabaek 1x ENG CHA 07:45 PM Reading VS Fulham 1x

SVN 05:00 PM Krsko Posavje VS Radomlje 1 NOR 05:00 PM Molde VS Sogndal 1 SWE 06:00 PM IFK Norrkoeping VS Kalmar FF Over 1.5 Goals SCO 07:45 PM Ross County VS Hamilton Academical 1x POL 07:30 PM Zaglebie Lubin VS Slask Wroclaw 1x EPL 08:00 PM Manchester City VS West Brom 1/1 (Ht/Ft) NOR 07:00 PM Rosenborg VS Tromsoe 1

Ekiti State based Afe Babalola Football Club have been stopped from further participation in the 2016/2017 Bet9ja Nigeria National League for contravening the League rules. According to the League management, the club violated articles 14.7,14.10 and 14.11 of the rules guiding the League. Afe Babalola cumulatively failed to honour three (3) matches ,article 14.11 rule ,they failed to honour their games with : 1. Adamawa United 2. FC Taraba  and 3. Jigawa Golden Stars NNL also ruled that all matches played and yet to be played by the club are not valid any more. Consequently, the fixtures and League table…

Daddy Yo must mean something now after Nigerian music sensation, Wizkid put that style to it, in some Starboy kind of way.

Football stakeholders in the country have heaped praises on the leadership of the Nigeria Women’s Football League over the successful conclusion of the first round of the league in the country last week. The league started March 26 with a curtain raiser in Akure, Ondo State and it has since been in the front burner. Edo FA Chairman, Frank Ilaboya, who spoke on behalf of most state FA Chairmen, said the giant strides of the league deserve the support of all Nigerians. He said lovers of women’s football must support the NWFL to take the game to new heights, adding…

Monday night football and Chelsea having won the league at the Hawthorns last friday provided nothing but pure excitement for fans at the bridge in a seven goal thriller against a resilient Watford side. Final score was 4-3 as both teams came at each other with attacking instincts . John Terry gave the host the lead with his 67th goal for the club, midway through the first-half but was short lived and within 35 seconds of the restart, his defensive lapse had presented Watford with the equaliser. Attempting to nod a high ball back to his own goalkeeper he left…