Author: Brila

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.

Flying Eagles and Enyimba International forward Wasiu Alalade has expressed his joy after making a return to action from a long spell on the sidelines.

Bournemouth have signed Nigeria-born Danish midfielder Philip Billing from Huddersfield Town on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Monday. Bournemouth did not reveal details of the transfer fee but British media reported the south-coast club had paid 15 million pounds ($18.33 million) for the 23-year-old who signed a five-year contract. Billing, who made 27 league appearances last season when Huddersfield were relegated to the Championship, was voted the players’ player of the year and players’ young player of the year in the club’s annual awards. “I’m delighted to become an AFC Bournemouth player,” Billing said…

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria who got to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, has resumed camping ahead of the All Africa Games that will take place in Rabat, Morocco.

Former France and Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has called time on his playing career, according to the Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport. “My career as a player is officially over,” the 38-year-old told the paper. Evra made his name with Nice and Monaco before Alex Ferguson signed him for Manchester United in 2006. He would go on to make almost 300 appearances for the club, winning five Premier League titles and the Champions League. He moved to Juventus in 2014, winning two Serie A titles, before spells at Marseille and West Ham. He also played 81…

Former Tanzania Chief coach Emmanuel Amunike has offered advice to local coaches in Nigeria on hard work,  discipline, and satisfaction in order to attain greatness in their chosen career.

Former Super Eagles Captain Nwankwo Kanu has backed the youthful Super Eagles squad led by Franco-German Tactician Gernot Rohr to bring back the glory days to the National team.

Team Nigeria have established their dominance on the continent after they clear the stable to emerge champions of the inaugural Africa Cup Track Cycling which ended in Abuja, yesterday.