Author: Brila

Former Nigeria international Friday Ekpo has urged coach Gernot Rohr to look inward in his search for younger players that can complement the current set of young players in the Super Eagles team stating that the coach needs to broaden his scope in the scouting of players without any form of bias.  Ekpo speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said it will be so shocking that at times the missing link might just be one player playing at home in the league. He also said the exit of Mikel Obi after announcing his retirement from the national team wouldn’t be…

D’Tigers player Abdul Yaya has stated that he is sure of Nigeria’s ability to go all the way to the end of the first edition of the Africa cup of nations for home based basketball players which will have its first jump ball later today in Bamako, Mali.  Yahaya speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said the team is fully aware of their standing as Nigerians and knows what the players can do. He added that they fear no foes and would be prosecuting matches at the tournament with positive energy. “When it comes to basketball, Nigeria is one of…

Super Eagles defender Williams Troost Ekong has stated that Nigeria’s youthfulness at the Africa cup of nations 2019 is one of the positives that can be seen in the Super Eagles team after Nigeria’s journey at the AFCON ended with a Third place finish.   Ekong speaking in his assessment of the Super Eagles AFCON 2019 outing said in a chat gathered by www.brila.net that the Nigerian team has an average age of 24 which means a big future ahead of the team and opportunity to still play as many games and tournaments together. “Youthfulness is the power of our…

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has lauded erstwhile Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi after the Nigerian international announced his decision to end his national team career following Nigeria’s Third place outing at the 2019 Africa cup of nations. Rohr speaking in a chat gathered by www.brila.net was full of admiration for Mikel’s leadership style and contribution even when not playing a prominent role on the pitch. He also praised him for his national team achievement with  Nigeria. “We have to thank this great player for his career or for what he has done with Nigeria. Even if he didn’t…

Kelechi Ihenacho was born on 3 October 1996 in the town of Obogwe in the state of Imo, Nigeria by Elder James Ihenacho (Father) and Late Mercy Ihenacho (mother).

Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has expressed his delight after seeing his side overcome Tunisia to win the third-place final on Wednesday Night.

Nigeria and CD Leganes defender, Kenneth Omeruo has submitted that the future is bright for the young Super Eagles squad as long as the team continues together.

Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has backed the Desert foxes of Algeria to win the 2019 AFCON ahead of the Terranga Lions of Senegal. 

Man of the Match award winner in the third-place clash between Nigeria and Tunisia, William Troost Ekong had expressed satisfaction with the Super Eagles run at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi has retired from international football. The former Chelsea and Middlesbrough midfielder made the announcement on Thursday afternoon after leading the Nigerian team to a bronze medal finish at the 2019 African Cup of Nations. Mikel, 32, took to his Instagram page to make the much-awaited announcement. Read post: Egypt is a country where I’ve started and have finished my National career. In 2006 I played my first official championship for my Country. 2019 African Cup of Nations marks my last championship for National Team with Super Eagles.  My national career started in…