Author: Brila

Team Nigeria lost to Brazil in their historic opening match at the Red Bull Beach Arena of the ongoing World Beach Volleyball Championship in Hamburg, Germany.

Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) season will kick off on July 17 in an abridged format, the participating clubs and organising officials have agreed. According to the communique of the NWPL Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abuja on Thursday night, the Congresscame to conclusions that the league would have four clubs in four groups. “This is to make up for the lost time and to also properly fund the indemnities of the season. “ Winners of each of the four groups will play a Super 4 competition to determine the overall winners of the 2018/2019 league season,” it said.…

Rivers United are through to AITEO Cup Semi Finals after edging past Lobi Stars on penalties in their last eight encounter at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode. The Port-Harcout based side struggled to hit top gear throughout the match but their defensive solidity coupled with an outstanding performance from their goalkeeper – Abiodun Akande – ensured they keep their hopes of winning elusive trophy alive. Both teams approached the first half with caution, with neither side willing to commit bodies forward, but the second half saw a more inspired input from both teams. Lobi were denied on several occasions by…

Aaron Wan-Bissaka says he is honoured to be a Manchester United player after completing a big-money move from Crystal Palace. The 21-year-old defender signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford to become the most expensive uncapped British player of all time. PA understands 20-time English champions United have paid Palace an initial £45million for the right-back, which could eventually rise to £50million based on add-ons. The up-front fee makes Wan-Bissaka the fifth biggest signing in the club’s history behind Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku, Angel Di Maria and Fred. “It’s an unbelievable feeling and an honour to call myself a Manchester…

Flying Eagles defender Valentine has finally completed his move away from Enyimba to join Turkish giants Galatasaray according to the club’s website.

Megan Rapinoe’s struck either side of half-time to put the Americans in control of the quarter-final in Paris.

President of the Nigeria women football league, Aisha Falode has heaped praises on the Super Falcons Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for her good performance in the ongoing World Cup in France.

Kano Pillars striker Nyima Nwagua has stated that his side will not be tempted into trying to underrate Aklosendi ahead of today’s Federation cup quarter-final tie between both sides as the cup enters its crucial stage.

Kano Pillars basketball club player Abdul Yahaya has expressed delight to be back in the national team after making the list of players invited for the FIBA world cup camping exercise released yesterday by D’Tigers coach Alex Nwora. 

President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation Engr Tikon Ishaku has stated that the Federation is excited ahead of today’s commencement of the national women table tennis championship which is organized to provide competition and more game time for women table tennis players.