Author: Brila

President of the Fed­eration of Internati­onal Basketball Asso­ciation, west Africa zone 3, Rtd Colonel Sam Ahmedu has warned the NBBF against conducting their own election ahead of the forthcoming Sports Federations’ election. Ahmedu noted in a chat with www.brila.net that if the NBBF fail to ad­here to instructions, and conform  to the guidelines released by the Sports  ministry, they should be ready to fight a lo­st battle. ” I’m an international  member there is no law that say they must conduct  their own election.  By every standard  as a member of the international  body, I’m supposed to be a member…

On This Day in Sports History  2001 NBA star player Kobe Bryant (22) weds Vanessa Laine at St. Edward Roman Catholic Church in Dana Point, California 1992 Tennis ace Stefan Edberg marries Annette Olsen in Sweden 1942 Stanley Cup: Toronto Maple Leafs beat Detroit Red Wings, 4 games to 3 1922  Netherlands soccer team defeats Denmark 2-0 1918 Cleveland center fielder Tris Speaker turns an unassisted double play 1908 Tommy Burns KOs Jewy Smith in 5 for heavyweight boxing title 1869 1st international cricket match, held in SF, wins by Californian 1809 First run of 2,000 guineas horse race at Newmarket, England …

Rivers united midfielder Esosa Igbinoba has assured Nigerians that the Porthacourt side will not blow it first leg advantage ahead of the return leg of the CAF Confederation cup playoff round coming weekend in Kigali. The NPFL side were du­mped out of the CAF champions league when they blew a 3 goal advantage against Sudanese side Al Merreikh which condemned last season’s league  runners up to life in CAF second club tier competition. Ig­binoba speaking with www.brila.net ahead of his side’s seco­nd leg tie away to Rayon Sports of Rwanda said he believes his side will be good enough to…

Birmingham City have appointed former West Ham and Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp as their new manager. He replaces Gianfranco Zola, who resigned in the aftermath of Monday’s 2-0 defeat to Burton Albion following just two wins in his 24 games in charge of the Championship side. Birmingham are three points above the relegation zone in English football’s second tier having been in play-off contention when Zola controversially succeeded Gary Rowett. Redknapp has three games remaining this season in which to preserve their status, starting with Sunday’s derby showdown with Aston Villa. Birmingham have not disclosed the length of the 70-year-old’s…

Super Eagles and Austria vien striker Kayode Olanrewaju has stated that he is excited to be picking form at the right time ahead of the crucial AFCON 2019 and Russia 2018 world cup qualifiers in June and August respectively. Speaking with Brila.net Kayode said he is reaping the dividend of having a personal training and that he is focussed on replicating his club form with the national team. “I have a personal trainer  and this will help me a lot.  My target as a striker is to score and I need to deliver at the national team just like I…

First vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation Barrister Seyi Akinwumi has revealed that no mandate will be handed to the Beach soccer national team but has charged members of the Super sand Eagles to simply focus on doing well for Nigeria. Akinwumi in a chat with www.brila.net said the NFF have been talking to the players to relish the opportunity of playing at the world cup once again and be rest assured that the team will not be neglected despite the late rush in preparation. “For Nigerians  we really need to believe in our team,  we have always defy…

Tried chasing a mirage before and get frustrated? Once I heard a man say, the most pathetic but dreadful sight he’s witnessed is a beast chained in a cage. Every team sports in the world requires every jigsaw of it’s puzzle to function and achieve a desired result, every player, staff, steward, sometimes the crowd that shuffle into the stadiums doing the cheering and chanting play their roles. Nonetheless, when the lights fade out of the arena one man gets all the plaudits when the team wins and the criticisms when the team fails to perform, he is; the gaffer,…

A lot of footballers are very stylish! I guess we would all be extremely stylish if we were paid £43,000 and above a week. Most footballers are known to love fast cars and a great expensive house or holiday. But who knew they would be so into high fashion and their looks after taking off their club jersey. Here are a few on my list, please note that this is not written in order of preference. Be sure to share your most stylish footballers in the comments section below 1. Daniel Sturridge: We all love the Daniel sturridge dance, but…

Edo Queens face an uphill task to claim maximum points for the first time this campaign as they play Confluence Queens. With two draws and a defeat, one can only imagine the pressure on Edo Queens as the Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) enters week four on Wednesday and Thursday. Rivers Angels, on the other hand, have a far calmer atmosphere in camp, having won one and drawn one of two games. Their quest to make it two wins faces a real test, with the Jewel of Rivers playing as guests to Abia Angels, who scored two times in their last home game.…

Last week, NFF President Amaju Pinnick revealed the Super Eagles will camp in Corsica after the current European league season as part of the team’s preparation for the 2019 Afcon qualifier against South Africa. However, this week the little French Island was a scene of chaos, no thanks to Ligue Un, local team SC Bastia.