Author: Brila

Henry Onyekuru has said he doesn’t feel threatened by the arrival of new signing and league top goal scorer, Mbaye Diagne to Galatasaray, positing that he will only help the team challenge more at all fronts.

Gombe United coach, Isa Ladan Bosso has lamented that his players are beginning to feel the effect of lengthy trips in the course of the league, hence the 2-0 loss to FC Ifeanyi Ubah in a matchday 7 NPFL fixture. Bosso told www.brila.net that fatigue is a major factor, however, he noted some key areas his side needs to improve on. “We have identified our mistakes but the issue of fatigue is beginning to set in with the players but we will see how we can manage it ahead of next game. If you are coaching a team from the…

League debutants, Kada Stars lack maturity in attack and this has been the bane of the team’s progress so far in the NPFL according to team handler, Usman Abubakar who also says he would have to re-orientate his players to upgrade to NPFL standard. Abubakar told www.brila.net that indecision as a result of immaturity has been a major set back in the team which has seen them struggle to get desired goals. “There is lack of maturity in our play. This is a team that needs 2-3 years to plan so that they can be mature. Most of these players…

FC Ifeanyi Ubah manager, Uche Okagbue has boldly declared in a chat with www.brila.net that his team is on a mission to prove doubters wrong as the target is to win the NPFL. Okagbue, who has successfully guided FC Ifeanyi Ubah to the top of Group B of the NPFL in 7 matches played, revealed that the turning point was the loss to Abia Warriors earlier in the season. “Right from the day we lost to Abia Warriors, I told the team not to fret because we would make up and we have done so. We have the depth and…

James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens born September 12, 1913, was an African-American track and field athlete and four-time Olympic gold medalist in the 1936 Games.

Frank Lampard’s Derby County are set to confirm the signing of former Celtic and Super Eagles defender, Efe Ambrose according to a report published via TEAMtalk.

Vice President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation Uyi Akpata has stated that the NCF is very proud to have been considered by the International Cricket Council as one of the countries to host the ICC world cup trophy tour for three days from the 11th to the 13th of February which is even more than the usual one or two days the trophy spends in most countries it tours. 

Coach of NPFL side MFM FC Fidelis Illechukwu has maintained a modest ambition despite leading his side top of the Premier league group A table following the 1-0 away win recorded by MFM FC against Remo stars. 

Nigeria’s U20 national team Captain Ikouwem Udoh has stated that the Flying Eagles are well prepared and focussed to beat host nation Niger in Friday’s crucial tie as the race to qualify out of the group becomes intense.  Udoh speaking in a chat with www.brila.net after the team’s training Wednesday evening said the players are set to put their best and approach the game with all sense of seriousness as they make the last push to qualify from the group stage with a win against the host nation. Nigeria’s last group stage game against Niger is a game of consequence for both…

MFM FC coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has promised to keep depending on young and talented players to achieve good results in the league.  MFM FC beat Remo Stars 1-0 in a match day 7 NPFL fixture away from home and Ilechukwu told www.brila.net that he strongly believes there are lots of talents in the grassroots who just need the opportunity to showcase their talents adding that the young players in his team are already adapting fast to his football philosophy. “Having a lot of young players in the team is not easy especially because they are from grassroot teams. Few are…