Author: Brila

MFM FC of Lagos star Sikiru Olatunbosun is relishing his invitation to the Super Eagles camp which opens May 23 in France ahead of the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa. The MFM FC of Lagos striker explained to www.brila.net that the call up is the testament of the hard work he has put in in the current campaign and believes it will serve as a source of motivation for other players in the league “I’m happy to have been called up because its is the dream of every player to play in the national team. And…

First vice President  of the NFF, Seyi Akinwumi believes Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations is as sure as the rising of the sun, with Gernot Rohr in charge of the Super Eagles.

Former England and Spurs winger Aaron Lennon, currently on the books of Everton has been detained by police under the mental health act following an incident by the side of a busy road.

Rafael Nadal’s quest for La Decima at the French Open began with what was an ultimately straightforward victory against Benoit Paire.

Ronaldo again was the brightest star shining in Madrid tonight as he became the first player to score hat tricks back to back in the Champions League condemning Atletico to a 3-nil defeat. Madrid took the lead in the 10th minute with a header of the first leg of the Champions League against rivals Atletico from Cristiano Ronaldo following a Casemeiro assist. Madrid continued to pressure city rivals winning a series corner but ended the first half with just a goal advantage. Madrid doubled the lead in the 73rd minute when Ronaldo took advantage of a defensive blunder by Atletico after…

Today, FIFPro has released an official statement on Sulley Muntari and believes firm action to be taken to ensure this never happens again. Having complained to both the referee and his assistant before walking off as no action was taken. Yet, he was booked for his action. Incredibly, the former Inter and AC Milan player still gave his shirt to the youngster who hurled racist abuse at him as he “needed to set an example.” The statement read, “Following racist abuse levelled at Pescara’s Ghanaian player Sulley Muntari during sunday’s match in Cagliari FIFPro wishes to make the following statement. We…

According to Alhaji Lai Mohammed, The Federal Government has congratulated British professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua, who recently defeated Ukranian Wladimir Klitschko to become the unified World Heavyweight Champion. In a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said Nigeria is proud to be associated with the new unified World champion, whose Nigerian heritage he has publicly acknowledged. ”My heart is in Nigeria, My heart is in Britain. I am a Nigerian man by blood, yes,” the Minister quoted Joshua as saying in a recent interview, during which the…

Salihu Abubakar, the Chief Operating Officer of the League Management Company (LMC) and Paul Bassey, Chairman of Akwa United are among leading football administrators in Africa that would meet at the instance of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo for a two day workshop on Club Licensing. It would be Abubakar’s second high profile participation in CAF and FIFA organised conversations on club licensing which is being pushed through on the continent to ensure a more professional and business administration of club football on the continent. Tagged, Club Licensing Instructors Seminar, the two day event will hold at…

Arsenal were beaten 2-0 by the Tottenham in the last North London Derby at the White Hart lane ahead of its reconstruction. Ozil allowed his frustration of the derby defeat get the better of him after reacting furiously to a random mandatory drugs test request  minutes after Sunday’s loss to Tottenham, with the midfielder angrily kicking a door inside the White Hart Lane changing rooms. Özil was picked for the random drugs test – as is custom after matches – but he flew into a rage at being selected and initially refused to do it. After being threatened with a…

The general manger of Plateau United football Club of Jos, Pius Henwan has tasked his players to at least pick a point in their rescheduled week 18 fixtures of the Nigeria Premier League League against Rangers International in Enugu this Wednesday . Henwan who spoke through the media officer of the club, Albert Dakup reminded the players of the double match bonus he promised them, noting that as man of his words, they will get their money immediately after the match. He stated that management of the club will continue to motivate the team to ensure the realisation of its objectives…