Author: Brila

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.

As preparation for the Super Eagles’ upcoming AFCON 2019 qualifier against South Africa, KAS Eupen of Belgium and Nigerian striker who is set to arrive camp later today, Henry Onyekuru has revealed exclusively to Brila.net that he is not under any form of pressure to deliver for the Eagles. Onyekuru who has reportedly began talks with Arsenal for a move to the Premier League stated that he simply wants to replicate his club form for the Super Eagles and that is his topmost priority. Onyekuru finished the Belgian First Division A 2016–17 season as joint top-scorer with 22 goals but failed the trophy…

Following Arsenal’s failure to make the top four for the first time in more than 2 decades, with manager Arsene Wenger’s future yet to be resolved. Former Arsenal striker and Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu has called on the North London club to plan properly before taking a decision so that it does not come back to haunt them. Kanu, who played under Wenger says the French man is a good coach who has done well for the club over the years, but can understand the fan’s frustration at the club’s inability to fight to the wire for the premier…

ITA B 07:30 PM Benevento VS Spezia 1x INTL 09:00 AM Venezuela U20 VS Vanuatu U20 1x FIN 04:30 PM IFK Mariehamn VS FC Lahti 1x IRE 07:45 PM Bohemian FC VS Limerick 1x IRE 07:45 PM Dundalk VS Derry City 1x LIT 06:00 PM Traku FK VS FK Kauno Zalgiris 1x FRA 2 07:45 PM Paris FC VS Orleans 1x AFC 01:00 PM Muang Thong United VS Kawasaki Frontale 1x

Secretary general of the Volleyball federation of Nigeria Maikano Adamu has denied the insinuation that camping of the volleyball team in Abuja preparatory for the just concluded African qualifier in Maputo Mozambique which saw only the female team qualifying for the world championships in Austria was responsible for the dismal outing of the male team. Adamu said technical error may be the reason for the inability of the male team not to get the ticket rather than where they trained but he praised their effort for not doing too badly at the volleyball competition. Meanwhile, the Male beach volleyball team…

ARG B 07:30 PM Flandria VS Guillermo Brown Under 3.5 Goals IRE 07:45 PM Dundalk VS Derry City 1 LIT 06:00 PM Traku FK VS FK Kauno Zalgiris 1

Nigerian gymnastic federation yesterday conducted an election in Abuja and first Nigerian gymnastics coach to get a certification from the World Gymnastics body, Tony Asoquo was elected into the board of the Nigerian gymnastic federation as the new technical director. Asuquo was in flamboyant mood when he spoke to reporters saying, he is very happy to be elected into the board after many trials in the past and will work to make the federation the envy of everyone by ensuring that coaches and players get what they want. He added that, in his new role he will introduce gymnastic club competition…

Steph Curry scored 36 points and the Golden State Warriors closed out the Western Conference NBA final against the injury-ravaged San Antonio Spurs with a 129-115 victory Monday night, becoming the first team in league history to start the playoffs 12-0. Golden State led by as many as 22 points in cruising to their third straight NBA finals. The Warriors await a possible third straight championship match-up with Cleveland, who lead Boston 2-1 in the East finals. Kyle Anderson scored 20 points to lead the Spurs, who were without Kawhi Leonard, Tony Parker and David Lee. Spurs didn’t go…