Author: Brila

Everton boss Ronald Koeman has indicated that the club will look to sell Ross Barkley this summer if the England midfielder does not sign a new contract. Barkley’s current deal expires in 2018 and Everton are looking prepared to cash in rather than risk him walking away at the end of next season if he does not re-sign. Speaking after his team’s 4-2 win against Leicester at Goodison Park, Koeman gave a straight response when asked what could be done to fix the 23-year-old’s future. “We offer him a new contract, and then (there are) two possibilities,” Koeman said. “One,…

Barcelona missed the chance to move level on points with Real Madrid in LaLiga as the Catalans were shocked 2-0 by Malaga, with Neymar seeing red. Neymar was sent off as Barcelona’s title hopes suffered a setback with a 2-0 defeat against Malaga in Saturday’s LaLiga encounter at La Rosaleda. Luis Enrique’s men would have been levelled on points with Real Madrid with a win following a draw in the Madrid derby, but the Catalans endured an abysmal day at the job as they rather returned home empty-handed. Barcelona had every reason to be confident heading into the encounter, having gone…

Juventus moved further towards another claim at the Serie A title with a victory against Chievo on Saturday as Gonzalo Higuain’s timely return to form saw him grab both goals. Higuain had gone five league games without scoring before breaking through in the opening period of a triumph that sends Juve nine points clear of second-placed Roma, who take on Bolgona on Sunday, at the top of the log Although Higuain had gone over a month without scoring prior to the Coppa Italia clash with former club Napoli in midweek, the 29-year-old has now scored four goals in his last two…

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first win of F1 2017 in the Chinese GP to join Sebastian Vettel at the summit of the World Championship after the season’s first two races. A fortnight after suffering a season-opening defeat to Ferrari in Melbourne, Hamilton immaculately led every lap from pole position despite a frantic start to the race on a drying track in Shanghai. Vettel dropped as low as sixth after losing ground when pitting for slick tyres under an early Virtual Safety Car but overtook team-mate Kimi Raikkonen, along with Red Bull pair Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen, to finish second…

Three-time African champions Nigeria will play their first competitive game of 2017, a 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Nigeria Football Federation have also informed that the match will take place on Saturday, June 10, 2017. -allnigeriasoccer Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr has revealed their plans ahead of their first 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on South Africa in the Group E of the 2019 AFCON qualification in June 2017. German tactician Rohr stated that the Super Eagles will…

The Court of Appeal, Jos Division, has struck down the order of the High Court of Plateau State directing the League Management Company (LMC) to compulsorily re-instate Giwa FC to the Nigeria Professional Football (NPFL), after the Jos based Club had been expelled from the NPFL for multiple infractions of the Rules and Framework of the League in the 2015/16 season. Three issues were before the Court of Appeal in Jos for determination and they included, one, LMC’s challenge of Justice Kunda of the High Court of Plateau State exparte order directing the reinstatement of Giwa FC into the…

Sunshine Stars have lost more games in the final 15 minutes this season, than any other side, but the crux of the problem baffles embattled Coach Kayode Olujohungbe. Kayode Olujohungbe, who describes it as an “embarrassment”.Handed a two-match ultimatum, Olujohungbe delivered 3 points and was on his way to sealing a big win away to FC IfeanyiUbah when a familiar malaise hit the Owena Waves and they crumbled, with the hosts scoring in the 77th and 90th minutes to pick the three points. The Coach, whose job is on the line with speculations the club has contacted former Super Eagles…

Allegations of wife battery against Nigeria International and England based, Ahmed Musa has been described as false by Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick.British tabloids early Thursday reported that Musa was taking in for questioning by the Police, at 1am on Wednesday , on the allegations of domestic violence at his home. In a series of tweets on the Super Eagles handle, Mr Pinnick was quoted defending the the 24-year-old. Pinnick said : ” I’m in touch with Ahmed Musa. Reports of wife battering are false. Musa remains a responsible family man & player.” ” Ahmed Musa, is also very…

The Super Eagles Coaches need not fret over the injuries and unavailability of first choice goalie, Carl Ikeme unless his deputies fail to step their game up, former player and goal keeper trainer, Ike Shorunmu has said.Since earning his first cap for Nigeria, Ikeme, 30, has missed three competitive matches due to injury ; including crucial qualifying matches against Egypt and Algeria, but Shorunmu insists reserve goal keepers Daniel Akpeyi and Ikechukwu Ezenwa need assurances from the Coaches to boost confidence. Shorunmu, who earned 36 caps playing for Nigeria, stressed the need for Akpeyi and Ezenwa to get more game…

The Late Super Eagles Captain and Coach, Stephen Keshi will have an academy facility named in his honor for his contribution to football but also to opening his doors and the path to the celebrated career of former Ghana International, Nii Lamptey.Never one to shy away from the topic, Lamptey will harp on his love and admiration for the Afcon winning Coach, who along side his wife (also late) welcomed him on his first sojourn to Europe as a young footballer. In a chat with footballlive.ng Lamptey revealed he’ll launch his academy…