Author: Brila

Coach of Nigeria’s second representative in the newly introduced Africa basketball league Defenders basketball club Paul Gombwer has expressed delight following the progression of the Nigeria Premier basketball league side from the group phase of the Africa basketball league to the Elite 8.

Coach of Nigeria’s U23 national team Imama Amapakabo has stated that Nigeria will eventually scale through ahead of the first leg of the  U23 AFCON qualifiers with second round of qualifying less than two weeks to go.  Imama said in a chat with www.brila.net that he prepares his own team very well and that his team will not underrate anyone while stressing that qualification will eventually be achieved by the national U23 team of Nigeria.

Enugu Rangers forward Kelvin Itoya has stated that the Flying Antelopes though walking right ropes will not give up hopes of qualification and hence will ensure they play out their heart to win against CS Sfaxien of Tunisia as they bank on Salitas to get a result away to Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia.  Itoya speaking in a chat with www.brila.netposited that they will however do their all to get a result first at home to CS Sfaxien irrespective of whatever comes out of the other fixture in the group while stressing that qualification now hinges more on Salitas outrightly…

Lobi stars defender Ebube Duru has rued his side’s CAF champions league elimination following the club’s 3-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in group A game number 5 to render the last home fixture against Asec Mimosas an inconsequential fixture I’m terms of group stage qualification.  Duru speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said the defeat was painful and hard to swallow but stressed that it was still not a terrible outing for Lobi stars who made the group stage of the competition considering how NPFL clubs have struggled in recent times to make it that far and…

Dar A-Dawa Club of Jordan forward, Adebayo Nurudeen Rufai has dedicated his latest goal to his fans and well wishers even as he continues to bang in goals in te Jordanian league. Nurudeen, in a chat with www.brila.net expressed happiness that he has been consistent infront of goal and expressed confidence that he would continue with such form. “I dedicate the goal to the fans for driving Miles just to be with us and support  us. I am just happy I got another goal just like I have stated before, goalscoring is a God. I’m always happy when my goals…

With the U-23 Africa Nations Cup qualifier against Libya fast approaching, Nigerian team coach, Imama Amapakabo has proven heis crew has some good knowledge of the North Africans despite their very discreet nature. Imama Amapakabo, in a chat with www.brila.netstated that although it has been very tough getting information about the Libyans, the scouting team has been able to gather sufficient information and they are aware that the Libyans have a team that has grown through the ranks from the U-17s to the U-20s and now the U-23. “As for information on Libya, they are quite discreet, even online there…

Top Nigerian goalscorer in the Jordan topflight league, Adebayo Nurudeen Rufai has hailed Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr for the calibre of players called up for the 2019 AFCON qualifer against Seychelles and the test game against Egypt. Nurudeen told www.brila.net that it is the coach that knows what he wants and has been able to assemble players that can execute his game plans. “I can’t fault the list because it is the coach’s prerogative to select the best players for now. I think it is a good list and I’m sure they will do great against Seychelles and Egypt.

Nigeria U-23 team coach, Imama Amapakabo has shed more light on the difficult times experienced by the coaching crew in getting the best players to feature for Nigeria as preparation for the double-header qualifier against Libya looms. Imama, who won the Nigerian top league title with rangers International noted that his crew has been very careful in selecting players and several discrepancies led to the exit of some players. “We try to look at prospects that we have everywhere so it’s possible to still be on the look out for new players but don’t forget this camp started late and…

Lobi Stars media officer, Mark Agbo Igwuche has fired back at Mamelodi Sundowns’ boastfulness on how prepared they are to get a win, noting that ‘talk is cheap’ and they would be the more offensive side. Speaking with www.brila.net from Lobi Stars’ base in South Africa, mark revealed that Lobi Stars players are very angry with how things have turned out so far for them in the Champions League campaign and would right all wrongs in Saturday’s tie against Sundowns. “Mamelodi Sundowns can say what they want about the game tomorrow and how they are hoping to win but we…

Former CAF Champions League winners, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa have prepared for a carnival in anticipation of a victory over Nigerian side, Lobi stars in a crucial group tie. Speaking with www.brila.net, Director of Communications at Mamelodi Sundowns, Thulani Thuswa expressed confidence that the South African giants had done the needful in terms of preparations and would ensure they get all three points against visiting Lobi Stars on Saturday. “We are preparing for celebration and that is why we have top artistes who will perform. I don’t expect an upset even though they cannot be underestimated.  This is because…