Author: Brila

Plateau United captain Elisha Golbe has stated that the Jos based side are determined and have a resolve to get things right in the Federation cup after enduring a tough season where the club escaped relegation from the league on the final day of the regular season. 

Kano pillars coach Ibrahim Musa has revealed that the objective of the Kano-based clubside in next season’s Champions League is to win the title.

Akwa United forward Mfon Udoh has said he has no mix feelings concerning the highest goal scorer award that was taken from him to Nasarawa United striker Sunusi Ibrahim. Udoh revealed that he is not defeated. Both players were tally on goals but at the end of the day it was awarded to  the Nasarawa United forward Sunusi Ibrahim. Udoh told www.brila.net in an interview that he didn’t feel cheated not given the award despite being on 10 goals each, the former Enyimba goal poacher has also congratulated Sunusi Ibrahim on his achievement. ”Well, I did not feel bad about the whole…

Former Super eagles player Gambo Mohammed has backed the Gernot Rohr-led Eagles team for success at the forthcoming African Cup of Nations holding in Egypt. Gambo told www.brila.net in an exclusive chat after his club Kano Pillars won their first round of 64 Aiteo game in Abuja, that he is backing the German’s approach to football and his choice of players. ”I like the way the super eagles are playing now, even though the coach don’t like the home based players but that’s his choice because every coach has their own decision to make, “All the same, I’m wishing the team success…

Former Super Eagles left back, Celestine Babayaro has tated that the current Super Eagles squad under Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr are title favourites ahead of AFCON in Egypt. Babayaro in a chat with www.brila.net revealed how Victor Ikpeba’s missed chance led to his set’s inability to win the tournament when Nigeria co-hosted in the year 2000. The former Chelsea defender stressed that the current Super Eagles players representing the country in Egypt have a chance to win the AFCON competition. ”I don’t see any reasons why the Super Eagles will win the nation’s cup because they have won it…

Rayo Vallecano midfielder Uche Agbo has predicted a tough African Cup of Nations campaign for the Super Eagles due to the number of stronger nations in Africa coming into the competition.

Board member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Brown Ebewele has stated that there are no two ways around bringing in domestic athletes or athletes into the national athletics team if they do not measure up to a certain consistent standard time of running set out for athletes. 

General secretary of the Handball Federation of Nigeria Haruna Maigidansanma has stated that there is a future to look forward to following Nigeria’s participation at the just concluded emerging nations handball tournament in Georgia where Nigeria finished 7th out of the 12 participating nations. 

Super Falcons coach Thomas Dennerby has hailed the Nigeria women national team for a spirited effort despite losing 1-0 to host nation France in the team’s final group stage game at the ongoing FIFA women’s world cup.

Akwa United player Ndifreke Efiong has stated that Akwa United hope to boost their chances of playing in the CAF Confederations Cup by winning the AITEO Federations Cup.