Author: Brila

To the north-east of Brazil lies the tough, poverty-stricken state of Sergipe. Wide open spaces and crumbling buildings line the vast beach front of the capital, Aracaju. Out to sea, the horizon is pockmarked by petrol platforms the locals hope will one day offer a brighter future. We’re already in the wilds of Brazil, and we still haven’t gone far enough to enter Diego Costa country.

A rematch between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko could take place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium in October.

Patrice Evra turns 36 today and there’s no doubt that he’ll be as happy today as he is on most Monday but with extra motivation. Patrice  has been celebrating his 36th birthday to the best of his ability, with the former Manchester United defender in excitable mood on social media. The ex-Juventus star climbs through his car’s sunroof and back in through his door after admitting and saying “I can’t breathe”. With a distinguished career coming to a close, the Frenchman feels really good and remains as excitable as ever and still very much “loves this game”. Follow @Patrice.evra  on…

Nigeria is a great nation with many talented people. Unfortunately, the extreme poverty in some parts of the country has posed as an obstacle and hindrance in the grooming and growth of talents and skills in our children. Many children who live in underdeveloped communities possess talents that can indeed move our nation forward. These are children that if invested in, will set Nigeria on international maps in sports, entertainment, arts, business and much more. These talented children are however not being empowered. They spend time searching for ways to fund themselves instead of dedicating time to enhance their skills.Their…

Bafana Bafana Coach, Stuart Baxter will announce his squad to face Nigeria in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on May 25.

Coach of Nigeria’s D’Tigers William Voight has stated that the inconsistency surrounding where the 2017 Afrobasket will be staged coupled with the new world cup qualifying format which see teams vying for a place at the 2019 world cup in China as against through the Afrobasket will not in any way affect the quality and ranking of the African basketball cup of nations. Voight who lead Nigeria to her first triumph two years ago in Tunisia told Brila.net that the desire to want to be seen as the continent’s best will still ensure that countries give their best in the…

It was Kazan’s turn to host the FIFA Confederations Cup Park this weekend. Just like in Moscow and Sochi over the last fortnight, the local fans were treated to an amazing experience as world football legends Ronaldinho and Jay-Jay Okocha came to visit.

Victor Ezeji was honoured by his former club, Club Africain. The presentation of the gift was made by the president of the club.  Ezeji was also paraded around the stadium before the CAF Confederation Cup clash between the Club and Rivers united. Afterwards, the Veteran NPFL star and former Club Africain of Tunisia forward, Ezeji speaking exclusively to Brila.net described the honour shown to him by the Tunisian club Sunday evening as the greatest honour he ever had after been presented to the fans and honoured shortly before the CAF Confederation cup clash between Rivers united and Club Africain. Ezeji…

Paris Saint-Germain may fall short of the Ligue 1 title this season, but off the pitch defender Marquinhos has hit his target and is on course to winning his first trophy. Brazilian defender, Marquinhos and his wife are now expecting their first child. The brazilian after finding out the news in an emotional moment caught on camera at the weekend went all emotional. A video posted by his wife, Carol Cabrino’s on her Instagram page, Marquinhos walks into the bathroom of their home to find a message written on the mirror. It explains: ‘Congratulations daddy. Now we are three hearts.…

The Golden State Warriors completed one of the most spirited comebacks in recent memory, as they rallied from a 25-point deficit to take game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, 113-111 on Sunday.