Author: Brila

The General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has called on Nigerian indigenous coaches to be upright, diligent and alive to their responsibilities while on duty with any of the National Teams or their clubs. Sanusi, himself a certified coach, made this call on Tuesday when the new executive team of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association paid him a courtesy call at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja. “I will tell you the home truth because I am also one of you. We have a situation in which some coaches are not alive to their responsibilities. We know some…

Veteran D’Tigress player Aisha Mohammed Balarebe has stated that she is sure Nigeria has what it take to mount a successful title defense as the team continues to prepare for the fast-approaching FIBA Afrobasket women championship which starts on the 9th of August 2019 in Senegal.

Police in Brazil has dropped an investigation into allegations of rape against footballer Neymar due to a lack of evidence, according to reports.

Former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho is keen to return to management but has stressed he is waiting for the right opportunity.

Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday signed the Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye on a four-year deal. The 29-year-old Senegal international joins the French champions after three years with the Merseysiders.

Super Eagles and CD Leganes defender Kenneth Omeruo says he is impressed with the turnout at the 2019 AFCON and has hailed the Confederation of Africa Football for moving the tournament from winter to summer. Omeruo said in an interview with Brila.net that historic edition which has 24 teams and played in the month of June-July ranks amongst the best on all levels – organization, infrastructure, technical and tactical abilities and to mention but few. “Changing the period from January – February to June – July was A brilliant idea because most of the players lost their places…

Nigeria’s U17 national team assistant coach Nduka Ugbade has stated that he hopes the Nigeria Football Federation help expedite action on the resumption of camping exercises to aid preparation for the FIFA U17 world cup which is now less than three months from now.

D’Tigress star Evelyne Akhator has stated that the preparation of Nigeria’s women basketball national team has been going on well and that everyone is set for the challenge and battle of competing again.

Lobi stars FC coach Gbenga Ogunbote has stated that he is very well aware of the level of expectation from the Makurdi based side after been unveiled yesterday as the new substantive coach of the side following the demise of former coach late Solomon Ogbeide and has therefore promised to improve the fortune of the team. Ogunbote speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said the job is challenging because of the profile and reputation he has built for himself over time as a coach who will always better any team he handles. He also added that all he can promise…

Flying Eagles forward Success Makanjuola has revealed his personal ambition of playing at the highest level for his fatherland, Nigeria.