Author: Brila

Four years after the U.S. women’s soccer team triumphed at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the team successfully defended its title in Sunday’s final match against the Netherlands, winning 2 to 0. The sold-out game saw 57,900 spectators in France’s Stade de Lyon. A difficult match-up, neither team scored in the first half. The 0-0 score at halftime was largely due to the Netherlands’ goalkeeper, Sari van Veenedaal, as the Dutch team vied for its first World Cup title. But the U.S. gained momentum in the second half when co-captain Megan Rapinoe made the first…

The president of the Egyptian football federation Abou-Rida has resigned from his post after the Pharaohs were eliminated from theongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations. Egypt put in a lackluster performance, as the Bafana Bafana of South Africa recorded a famous victory at the Cairo International stadium on Saturday, thanks to Thembinkosi Lorch’s 85th-minute strike. Meanwhile, head coach Javier Aguirre and his backroom staff has reportedly been sacked after the shocking round of 16 exit in front of the home crowd. Egypt struggled to create chances, with their best two openings of the game both being squandered by Trezeguet, while…

The host nation of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt have been dumped out of the competition by South Africa in a thrilling round of 16 encounter. After a goalless 85 minutes, which saw several chances created by both sides, the Bafana Bafana secured their place in the quarter-finals with a stunning late goal. More to follow..

Super Eagles Superstar, John Ogu has distanced himself for reports linking him to Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor.

Brazillian coach Rafael Everton has finally parted ways with Akwa United but not without his usual ways of casting aspersions on Nigeria club managers who gave him leverage at his time of need.

Super Eagles and Udinese defender, William Troost-Ekong has disclosed his long term desire to play Club football in the English premier league.

Former Super Eagles midfielder Samuel Sodje has again hit out at current Super Eagles Franco-German technical Adviser  Gernot Rohr on his football philosophy.

Kano Pillars forward Nyima Nwangwa has stated that the league runner’s up want to end the season on a high and to this end will be out hard in the final to ensure they try to end a successful season with a trophy after the team secured a back to back final ticket in the final of the Federation Cup.

Niger Tornadoes skipper and shot stopper Mustapha Aliko has tipped his side to win the 2019 Federation cup trophy after beating Rivers United 2-1 to secure a place in the final of the Federation Cup.

Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has stated that the Super Eagles as part of the promise to each other have decided to come out with their A-game against Cameroon ahead of Saturday’s round of 16 clash between both perennial rivals.