Author: Brila

In the aftermath of Monday’s horrific bomb attack in Manchester, the English FA have released a statement with regard to security measures for Saturday’s FA cup final. Arsenal face Chelsea at Wembley in this season’s FA cup final, and the authorities have announced that there will heightened security checks, and have encouraged fans to get to the stadium with time to spare and to avoid possible delays. More armed police will be in place inside and outside the ground. The statement from the FA reads: “Fan safety is of paramount importance and we have robust security measures in place at…

Former undisputed World Boxing heavyweight champion, Evander Holyfield, on Wednesday visited Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, donating $3 million worth of healthcare facilities to the state. Holyfield, who announced the donation during the courtesy, said that the gesture was part of his strategy of giving back to the society. He noted that the giving back to the society will help the children who have interest in sports to actualise their dream as he was able to do. While narrating how his mother aided his boxing career, Holyfield said his mother often advise him to hold on to what he knows…

Chelsea have cancelled their Premier League victory parade, which was due to take place on Sunday, in the wake of the Manchester Arena attack.

Nigeria’s sole surviving team in continental competitions – Rivers United is set to take on FUS Rabat in what promises to be an exciting game. Rivers United have the chance to keep their hopes alive in qualifying for the next round of the CAF Confederations Cup, only if they can overcome FUS Rabat at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium this evening. In a chat with Brila FM, Esosa Igbinoba, a Rivers United midfielder believes that the game at home is a must win for the team who are looking to prove they’re a strong contenders in the competition by progressing beyond…

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has been sentenced to 21 months in jail by Spain’s supreme court according to media reports in Spain.

A breath-taking revival by Zambia saw them move into the next round of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017, coming from two down to beat Iran 4-2.

South Africa’s Amajita are on the verge of crashing out of the FIFA U20 World Cup following Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat to Italy.

Henry Onyekuru may be on his way to achieving big things with the Super Eagles if he eventually gets his international cap in June against South Africa.

The Super Eagles have had their first practice session in Corsica ahead of this weekend’s friendly against the Island Nation’s national team.

Former Nigeria U-20 Assistant Coach, Nduka Ugbade has lamented on the absence of the flying Eagles in the ongoing FIFA U-20 World cup taking place in South Korea. Former Super Eagles player – Nduka Ugbaje, has blamed the flying Eagles absence in the 2017 U-20 world cup on the inability of Nigeria’s football body in following a concise ‘Discover and Nurture’ plan in recent times. The flying Eagles were knocked out on away goals by Sudan in the qualifiers for the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. After defeating Sudan in the first leg in Khartoum by 2-1, the flying…