Author: Brila

Africa football legend Kalusha Bwalya is the latest man to urge Ghanaians to believe and support Kwesi Appiah as he takes up his new job as coach of the Black Stars. Appiah, has arrived in Accra and will officially start work on the 1st of May in what will be his second term with the Black Stars. There are games against Ethiopia, Mexico and the United States in the pipeline this June-July to welcome him and test his readiness for the job. Regardless, Kalusha is of the view that with the right support Kwesi Appiah will be a success story.

Amsterdam Arena is to be renamed after late Dutch great Johan Cruyff, according to a statement on the stadium’s official website. Cruyff would have been 70 yesterday. Known for his ‘total football’ philosophy as a coach.   His son Jordi said the family were thrilled by the recognition, which will be ratified in the next six months. The city has also agreed to name a street, square or bridge after him in the coming months. “By naming the stadium after him we believe we have made a worthy tribute,” said the statement. “He was an Amsterdamer who was known all…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have announced a five-year Sponsorship agreement with indigenous Petroleum company, Aiteo Group, worth about ₦3 Billion.

Real Madrid are already without Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos for the La Liga clash with Ronaldo now left out by Zinedine Zidane Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Real Madrid squad for their crucial clash with Deportivo. Los Blancos dropped to second in the La Liga table on Sunday following their dramatic El Clasico defeat to Barcelona. Real return to action on Wednesday night but will be without their talisman. Ronaldo was not named in Zinedine Zidane’s 19-man squad, despite Real Madrid already without Gareth Bale through injury  and Skipper Sergio Ramos who won’t make the trip…

More reactions trail the Enyeama Super Eagles-Return debate and the latest by NFF Technical Committee member, Paul Bassey takes the case to a whole new level.

The much anticipated fight between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko is this saturday. And as we build up to the fight. Here’s one to wet your appetite. Wembley promises to be lit. Enjoy!

Newcastle players were left stunned on Wednesday morning as their Darsley Park training ground was swarmed by HMRC officers. Newcastle United managing director Lee Charnley has been arrested after a raid on St James’ Park by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs following an investigation into the club’s finances. It is understood that West Ham have also been raided as part of the investigation and HMRC have made several arrests for suspected income tax and national insurance fraud. It has been confirmed that French authorities are assisting HMRC. The news comes just two days after Newcastle sealed promotion to the Premier…

Sunderland manager David Moyes has been charged by the Football Association after telling BBC reporter Vicki Sparks she might “get a slap”.

Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham have no intention of selling Dele Alli to Manchester City despite Xavi’s claims Pep Guardiola is interested in the player. The Spurs boss, Pochettino has described Xavi as someone he regards as an “enemy” from their days as opponents in La Liga. Barcelona great Xavi praised Alli as “one of the best in Europe” and said his friend and former manager Guardiola would like to bring him to the Etihad this summer. “He’s in a period when he loves to talk, he’s in Doha [playing for Al Sadd] and listen, he was Barcelona player, he’s my…

The invitation of new players to the Super Eagles by Gernot Rohr is to give the Technical Adviser more options in the team and not an attempt to phase out players.