Author: Brila

There has never been a time like this in history where sports needed the law for participants to actualize their true potential. According to the World Sports Encyclopaedia (2003), there are 8,000 indigenous sports and sporting games. There cannot be these many sports without a need for regulation and the practice of sports law. Sports law practice is gaining prominence in Nigeria and across the world in general. Thus, there is a need for adequate preparation of interested individuals for this burgeoning area. Discovery Sports, in partnership with Sportlicitors has, over the years, provided services to clients in the sports industry and…

Coach of NPFL side Dakada FC Caleb Esu has stated that his side is in the league to stay and is ready to prove a point by competing with anybody in the league after been forced to a 2-2 draw by city rivals Akwa united  in Wednesday’s NPFL tie between the two Uyo based sides.

Enyimba forward Victor Mbaoma has stated that the People’s Elephants 3-0 win over Wikki Tourist lead by former Enyimba coach Usman Abdallah is a strong indication of the strength of the People’s Elephants and potential of the team now that the team is on a good run of form with four straight win in four in all competition.

Former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu has hailed the appointment of erstwhile National team skipper Joseph Yobo after been named assistant Super Eagles coach to replace Imama Amapakabo.  Chukwu speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said he expects Joseph Yobo to bring his wealth of experience to bear on the team and believes he will be able to be of positive influence to the players having captained some of them before and hopes he gets to complement the head coach Gernot Rohr. “He deserves the post and I wish him all the best and I believe that he will add his…

Nigeria’s senior women basketball national team Forward Evelyn Akhator has expressed her delight following Nigeria’s latest progress recorded in the latest FIBA women’s world basketball ranking moving from 17 to 14 on the strength of the team’s impressive showing at the recently concluded Olympic qualifying tournament in Serbia. Akhator speaking in a chat with www.brila.net expressed gratitude to God for what the team has been able to achieve within the last three years and revealed that it’s been a great feeling for the players too who are glad to be part of the team making this giant strides and hope to…

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former Super Eagles’ defender and Everton captain Joseph Yobo as assistant coach of the team.

Frank Lampard’s Chelsea have AGREED a €45m deal with Ajax for the transfer of Morrocan forward Hakim Ziyech in the summer.

Fédération of International Football Association (FIFA), Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), as well as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), have all celebrated retired Nigerian footballer Julius Efosa Aghahowa on his birthday.

Former Nigeria manager Sunday Oliseh says Wilfred Ndidi needs to complete a move away from Leicester City, who he has branded ‘average’.

Former West Bromwich Albion defender Ifeanyi Udeze has slammed french forward Ousmane Dembele for sustaining yet another hamstring injury.