Author: Brila

Kano Pillars player Emmanuel Bature Yaro has revealed that it was all joy in the camp of Kano Pillars after finally winning the elusive Federation cup title following a 5-4 penalties shoot out win over Niger Tornadoes after the two sides had ended game goalless at regulation and extra time.  Yaro speaking in a chat with www.brila.net after the Federation cup triumph said the win has brought joy to the fans as well as the players who were promised a thousand dollar($1000) each by the Kano state Governor for a win before the start of the game. “The trophy has never…

Niger Tornadoes Captain Mustapha Aliko has stated that there is no point playing the blame game after his side fell short once again in a penalty shoot out defeat in the final of the 2019 Federation cup against Kano Pillars same way they missed out two season ago against Akwa united.  Aliko speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said admittedly it was painful to have lost out of the trophy once again in the final but nothing can be done now other than to hope for better luck next time. He said his teammates gave a good fight against a…

First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation Barrister Seyi Akinwumi has called for more support for women sports in Nigeria stating that the women game in terms of sponsorships and support still lags behind that of the men.  Akinwumi speaking in a chat gathered by www.brila.net said the Government needs to do more and that it also requires the private sector to also be involved as Government alone cannot be left to drive the growth of women sports in Nigeria. He also added that parents should also be open to allowing their children actively get involved in Sports because…

Nasarawa Amazon coach Christopher Danjuma has hailed his players for another spirited effort after winning the 2019 women Federation cup title at the expense of perennial rivals Rivers Angels on penalty shoot out win on Sunday.  Danjuma speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said the win against Rivers Angels came as a result of change of mentality after having been denied a number of occasion by the same team in the final. He however said winning back to back contest against Rivers in the Super 4 and now the Federation cup deserve commendation from  his players who have shown consistency and…

Nasarawa Amazons are the 2019 Aiteo Cup champions after they dethroned 8-time defending champions 5-4 in a penalty shootout at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna. Saiki Mary scored the decisive kick for Amazons after Rita Orji had missed from the spot after the game ended goalless in regulation time. Chances were few and far in between with Vivian Ikechukwu shining the brightest for Angels while Igboamalu Chinyere and Ejaloniba Adegoke both went close for Amazons. But with no real penetration from either side, it was no surprise that the game ended goalless and headed straight to penalties. Angels have held…

The Federal Government will reveal the names of athletes for the 12th All African Games in Morocco according to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Sports development, Olusade Adesola.

Former Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Team Nigeria’s Chef de Mission Al-Hassan Yakmut, has declared that the federation will not accept any positions short of first, second and third at the forthcoming All African Games in Morocco.

Coach John Obuh has submitted that the Nigeria football federation should not allow Forward Odion Ighalo to retire as the player is too young to leave without any capable replacement.

Super Falcons Captain Desire Oparanozie upon her arrival from the Women’s World Cup has stated her plans for her foundation.

Captain of Nigeria’s women national basketball team Adaora Elonu has stated that she hopes to see the Nigeria women national basketball team bond very well and very seamlessly as the team commences preparation for next month’s FIBA women Afrobasket in Dakar, Senegal.  Elonu speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said she is looking forward to linking with her teammates once again on court for the Afrobasket and hopes to see the team bond into a cohesive unit and competing after having been apart since last year’s world cup run in Spain where Nigeria finished in the quarter final. “I will be…