Author: Brila

You probably do not know how former Super Eagles Captain Austin Okocha’s skills as a footballer influenced Frenchman Blaise Matuidi into becoming a professional footballer.

Captain and goalkeeper of NPFL and CAF Confederation cup campaigner Niger Tornadoes Mustapha Aliko has declared his side’s readiness to commence continental challenge ahead of this weekend’s CAF Confederation cup 1st round qualifying tie against Santoba Conakry of Guinea.

Recently retired former national basketball team player Cecilia Okoye has backed the Nigeria women basketball national team to shock the world again and beat all comers to win the ultimate prize at the FIBA women Afrobasket which starts this weekend in Senegal.

Coach of Nigeria’s U19 handball national team Emeka Nnamani has stated that he will be employing a more drastic tactical approach against second group stage opponent and competition host Macedonia ahead of this evening’s clash at the ongoing International Handball Federation U19 world cup in the city of Skopje, Macedonia.

Coach of NPFL champion Enyimba FC Usman Abdallah has stated that the People’s Elephants are looking beyond the opening rounds of qualifying as they target a much improved and smooth run in Africa’s premier club competition ahead of this weekend’s CAF champions league qualifying round tie against Burkinabes side Rahimo FC. Abdallah speaking in a chat gathered by www.brila.net said the team has bigger target beyond just playing in the competition because they want to do well and possibly give a shot at the title proper which is not beyond them. Abdallah added that once they get through their qualifying…

President of the  Nigeria Olympic Committee  (NOC), Engr. Habu Gumel has mandated the newly inaugurated medical and scientific commission to ensure Nigeria win clean medals ahead of the 2019 African Games scheduled for Rabat Morocco. 

Head Coach Christopher Danjuma has unveiled his list of 18 players to represent Nigeria at the Women’s Football Tournament of the 12th All-Africa Games scheduled for Rabat, Morocco 17th – 29th August, with Super Falcons’ number one choice, Chiamaka Nnadozie top of the list.

Coach Imama Amapakabo has extended invitations to a total of 35 players ahead of Nigeria’s home-and-away AFCON U23 qualifying matches against Sudan next month.

Ahead of the first round of the African qualifying race for the Women’s Football Tournament of next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, Super Falcons’ Head Coach, Thomas Dennerby has invited 30 players to start a camping programme in Abuja as from Thursday, 8th August.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured officials of world football –governing body, FIFA that the Centre of Excellence has the will and the capacity to ensure it meets the requirements for hosting the 10th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals next year.