Author: Brila

Nigeria swept to glory in the 2019 WAFU Women’s Cup tournament in Abidjan on Sunday as the Super Falcons edged host nation Cote d’Ivoire 5-4 after penalty shootout in an interesting final match at the Stade Robert Champroux. The Ivorians took the lead in the 43rd minute of the encounter when Spain –based Ange Koko N’Guessan, who also scored for the Dame Elephantes against Mali in the semi final, beat goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie with a marvelous free –kick. Afterwards, the African champions created several chances without making hay. It was left to leggy forward Uchenna Kanu, the USA –based student,…

Having beaten Lagos Seasiders 38-27 in their opening game of the Handball League, Kano Pillars handball team coach, Solomon Yola has attributed the good start to the great preparation they had.

Wikki Tourists of Bauchi player, Mohammed Suleiman has blamed multiple injuries for his inability to get as many goals as he would have loved to.

Super Falcons’ captain, Desire Oparanozie is very confident the African Champions can go as far as the final of the FIFA Women’s world cup in France and not end up the whipping team of the group.

With the Nigerian top flight league, NPFL gradually winding down, Abia Warriors player, Adebayo Abiodun has expressed optimism that his side would beat the drop.

Super Falcons assistant coach Maureen Madu has stated that the Nigerian ladies will give their all to ensure they beat host nation Cote d’ivoire ahead of today’s final at the ongoing WAFU women’s cup of nations.  Madu speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said Falcons will not feel too cocky but accord a level of respect to their final opponent who won against Mali that finished just behind Nigeria in the group stage. She added that the final won’t be a mere formality but that the Falcons will be ready for any kind of challenge from the Ivorians. “This final is…

Man-of-The-Match winner, Success Makanjuola has expressed happiness with his side’s performance following the 1-1 draw against Redbull Salzburg in a test match played on Tuesday.

Nasarawa United player, Emmanuel Makama has dubbed the ongoing NPFL season a good one for the team despite the 2-1 loss away to Plateau United on Sunday.

Akwa United goalkeeper, Ojo Olorunleke is very confident the Uyo based side will not just qualify for the Super 6 but would beat all comers to be crowned overall league winners.

Akwa United Goalkeeper, Ojo Olorunleke has revealed the secret behind his penalty kicks saving exploits. Speaking with www.brila.net, Olorunleke said his wife is always extremely happy whenever he saves penalty kicks and having known this, whenever he is faced with a penalty kick, he just thinks about his wife and goes the extra length to make her very happy by saving the penalty. “I thank God for his grace upon me when it comes to penalty saving, it is actually one of my assets which i always thank God for. My wife has always been the one behind my being able…