Author: Brila

His ring craftsmanship (and that of Sugar Ray Leonard) not only cemented my love for boxing reporting since the 1980s but paved the way for my first world title fight coverage, their 1987 fight in Las Vegas,USA. For seven years before that April 5 night, he was undefeated. No frills, only thrills(for the fans) and chills( for opponents) with him. He was truly one of the best that entered a roped square and when Leonard via a split decision defeated him, Hagler said his belt was stolen ,insisting he did not lose. He wanted a rematch that the winner…

Former Super Eagles player Nduka Ugbade has spoken about the likely dilemma the handlers of the Super Eagles will face while deciding on who to lead the Super Eagles attack in the forthcoming AFCON qualifiers.

Coach of Nigeria Professional Football League side Enyimba FC Fatai Osho has expressed delight in the People’s Elephants winning start to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup following Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Libya’s Al-Ahly Benghazi.

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Olamide George has stated that he is confident of the qualification of Nigerian athletes in athletics to secure more Olympic qualification spots ahead of the World relays in Poland next month, as well as other athletics, meet in the USA.

Kano Pillars goalkeeper Suraj Aiyeleso has stated that the inclusion of Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble to the National team list of invited players for the final set of Africa cup of nations qualifiers against Benin republic and Lesotho gives hope to other shot-stoppers in the Nigerian league.

Former Super Eagles player and one time African footballer of the year, Emmanuel Amunike has slammed head coach Gernot Rohr for naming Skipper Ahmed Musa in the Super Eagles squad for the AFCON qualifiers.

Enyimba FC shot-stopper John Noble has expressed shock and delight after been handed a national team call up by Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr ahead of the final set of Africa cup of nation’s qualifiers against the Squirrels of Benin and Crocodiles of Lesotho.

Enyimba FC striker Victor Mbaoma has stated that the People’s Elephant wants to ensure a winning start to her CAF Confederation cup group stage opener later today against Libyan side Ahly Benghazi as they race for qualification into the business end of the competition gets underway.

Heartland FC and Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has stated that he will be back to the national team after congratulating Enyimba’s John Noble who got included in the list of players for the final set of AFCON qualifying fixtures against the Benin Republic and Lesotho by coach Gernot Rohr.

President of the Nigeria Olympics Committee Engr. Habu Gumel says the NOC needs support from well-meaning Nigerians to actualize the goal and aspirations of athletes ahead of the 2021 Olympics games.