Author: Brila

Former Super Eagles defensive midfielder Justice Christopher has backed the Super Eagles of Nigeria to be in contention up until at least the semi final at the Africa cup of nations which starts tomorrow in Egypt. Christopher speaking in a chat with www.brila.net  said he is so sure of the ability of the team to succeed in Egypt and stressed that the Eagles have no excuse or reason not to qualify out of the group stage and should proceed beyond the quarter final stage at the nations cup. “For me I think the Eagles have a better chance. We have…

Lobi stars defensive midfielder Kelly Kester is remaining modest despite his side’s 2 – 0 win over Enugu Rangers in a repeat fixture of the NPFL Super six which they lost then only to emerge victorious yesterday in one of the Federation cup round of 32 games.  Kelly speaking in a chat with www.brila.net downplayed his side’s pedigree as a potential cup winner and elected to state clearly that the cup is opened for all qualified teams to win. He acknowledged some upsets recorded in the round of 32 games as indicators on why his team have to take each game…

Enyimba FC Coach Usman Abdallah has accepted defeat in good faith following the team’s 3-2 surprise defeat to non league side Smart FC of Lagos in one of the Federation cup round of 32 games played yesterday. Abdallah speaking in a chat with www.brila.netwas gracious in defeat and hailed the Smart city team for picking the unlikeliest of win to progress at the expense of Enyimba. Abdallah also said the Federation cup really wasn’t a priority for the People’s Elephants after winning the league and a busy schedule for his side seems to have taken it toll on the team.…

Nigeria and Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed his disappointment after missing out on Coach Gernot Rohr’s AFCON Squad despite having a good season at his Club.

Falconets coach Chris Danjuma has heaped praises on the former Falconets duo of Chidinma Okeke and Chiamaka Nnadozie for using opportunities given to them at the Women’s World Cup judiciously. 

Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has urged coach Gernot Rohr to take the first African Cup of Nations Group B match against Burundi very seriously.

Ahead of the new basketball season, the Nigeria Basketball Federation has called on interested individuals and corporate entities to apply for slots in the sponsored Women’s Basketball League.

Former Super Falcons coach Eucharia Uche has lamented over the Falcons current situation at the ongoing FIFA women’s world cup where the team has to wait and continue to hope that results elsewhere will be favourable to their qualification quest. 

Coach of Nigeria’s U15 national team Usman Haruna ‘Ilerika’ has stated that the just concluded invitational tour of Japan for the International Dream cup has opened up the team into various football cultures playing countries from different continents and it attendant effects on the psychology of the players now. Haruna speaking in a chat with www.brila.netafter the team’s arrival from Japan yesterday said the players now have requisite exposure and experience that will boost their confidence as they continue to develop as players. “It’s a great experience for the boys especially at this level. They were there to see things…

Team manager of Federation cup current title holder Enugu Rangers Barrister Amobi Ezeaku has stated that the Flying Antelopes are set for an easy defence of their Federation cup title when they get their campaign underway later today against fellow Premier league side Lobi stars in Minna.