Author: Brila

Former Nigerian striker Raphael Chukwu-Ndukwe has called on the Nigerian duo of Victor Osihmen and Samuel Chukwueze to be proud and focused despite losing out of the Young player award to Achraf Hakimi.

Coach of NPFL side Dakada FC Caleb Esu has attributed his first league defeat on the road this season to injury to key forward Ibukun Harrison which happened early in the game against MFM FC.

MFM FC forward and match winner Nnamdi Mejuobi has expressed delight after making a scoring debut for the Lagos based NPFL side on Wednesday in the 1-0 win against giant kilking side Dakada FC at the Agege stadium.

Coach of NPFL side Lobi stars Gbenga Ogunbote has stated that the 1-0 away win recorded against Adamawa united has further strengthened the believe of his players on what could be on the horizon for his team this season after going level on point with Plateau united with a game in hand.

The head coach of the Nigeria senior women’s Volleyball team, Samuel Ajayi has praised the fighting spirit his players showed in their 3-1 (25-18, 20-25, 25-20, 25-23) win over Botswana at the Popasy hall in Yaounde, Cameroon.

Usman Abd’Allah confided his Plateau United counterpart, Abdul Maikaba before quitting his position as technical adviser of Enyimba FC, the latter has told www.brila.net.

Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia has maintained his innocence in the battle to clear his name in an ongoing FIFA allegation over match-fixing. Siasia, in a chat with www.brila.net, reiterated his innocence, citing that he would continue to push to raise funds that would aid his defence. He further pointed that not every person of colour is guilty as is the norm in these parts, clarifying that he did no wrong. The former Nigerian footballer also appealed for financial donations to help him appeal the case at the CAS.

Former African Footballer of the year, El-hadji Diouf has revealed that the bad publicity on top players in Africa will make in impossible for players like Sadio Mane win the Balon d’Or.

Sadio Mane says he’s delighted to win the 2019 African footballer of the year award for the first time in his career.

Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom was on target for his Greek side Paok Thessaloniki in the Cup game with OFI Crete on Tuesday.