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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will go into tomorrow’s Group A final game at the on-going African U-20 Nations Cup with the knowledge that a victory over Niger Republic will take them to the semifinals of the competition. The Flying Eagles also know that their opponents are desperate for the win that will take them closer to the next round and will therefore come all out for that victory. According to acting chairman of the Delta State Football Association and member of the Tunisia ’94 Super Eagles winning team, Edema Fuludu, the coach Paul Aigbogun led team will record victory tomorrow against…
Flying Eagles coach, Paul Aigbogun has shrugged off the disappointing draw against the Amajita of South Africa and has declared that his team’s target is to scale the final group match hurdle against host nation, Niger Republic. Aigbogun stated that the immediate target is to qualify from the group and not necessarily defeating Niger Republic. “If we win against Niger great, if not then a point is fine to secure advancement in the competition, however it will be very dangerous going into the next game with the mindset of picking a point”, he said. Nigeria tops the group with 4…
Super Eagles team coordinator Patrick Pascal has stated Victor Moses can be called back to the national team by Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr ahead of 2019 AFCON. Pascal who spoke to a correspondent of www.brila.net in a telephone conversation highlighted that, “when someone plays well the coach will like to call him back to the national team’. ‘Everyone wants their special kind of players to be called to the national team’. Pascal also stressed that the Nigeria football Federation has been fair to Rohr in given him free hands in player’s selection but only play…
Flying Eagles’ captain, Ikouwem Udoh-Utim has highlighted the importance of the final group match of the ongoing Africa U-20 nations Cup against host nation Niger noting that the players have resolved to seal world cup qualification through an outright win. Ikouwem, who plays for Enyimba International of Nigeria revealed to www.brila.net that the players were not happy with the result but have all resolved to deal with Niger Republic. “We were not happy with the result against South Africa as we really wanted to win the match to secure qualification for the world cup early enough and we now have…
General secretary of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) Haruna Maigidansanma has stated that the Nigeria cadet and junior handball national teams will resume camping for the International Handball Federation Trophy tour qualifiers in Niamey from the 24th to the 3rd of March 2019.
Coach of Nigeria Premier basketball league winner Rivers Hoopers Odaudu Ogoh has stated that the Nigerian side is closing in on the challenge of competing at the fast approaching Afro league basketball as the team have been on intensive training in a bid to sharpen it competitive edge. Ogoh speaking in a chat with www.brila.net informed that they will be adding three players from the domestic scene namely Abdul Yaya from Kano Pillars, Apara Chika a point guard from Bauchi nets and a yet to be decided signing to help shore up grey areas I’m their team. The FIBA Africa Zone…
Coach of NPFL side Sunshine stars Kabir Dogo has stated that he is targeting top spot with his side in the Nigeria Professional football League standings. The tactician has also called on the fans to be patient with the team and by extension to all other teams so as to allow good football reign. Dogo whose side is still unbeaten said in a chat with www.brila.net that he has confident in the ability of his team to pick point anywhere and that the Akure fans should also learn to understand alongside fans of the league that a team can win,…
Former coach of Nigeria’s U20 national team Coach Sam Obuh has stated that the Flying Eagles have suddenly found themselves in a dicey situation after Tuesday’s scoreless draw against the Amajitas of South Africa in their second group stage game at the ongoing U20 Africa cup of nations. Obuh speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said the toughest match the Flying Eagles will play incidentally now will be against the host nation Niger republic in the last group stage tie with the host nation needing an outright win to be sure of qualification while Nigeria would also need a draw to…
Lobi stars Midfielder Dare Ojo has stated categorical concerning the present plight of Lobi Stars not doing well at the moment in the League and the Precarious situation they are in in the CAF champions league. Dare in a Phone call interview with www.brila.net expressed deep concern in their present situation saying: ”we have to go back to the drawing board and work hard, it’s going to be difficult but I hope on God, we are playing against a good side that is very organized team (Wydad) we have to hope on God”. Lobi stars FC are yet to win…
Former Super Eagles world cup star and Enugu Rangers forward Micheal Uchebo’s lack of goals is one worrisome thing that disturbs him seriously. Uchebo in a phone call interview explained to www.brila.net, that he knew it’s going to be a different ball game in the NPFL as the management and everybody are expecting much from him. Uchebo said Having played professionally in Europe, It’s a must to prove himself to the exciting Rangers’ supporters. Micheal Uchebo had played in the world cup representing Nigeria 2014 world cup in Brazil, played lastly at Boavista before moving to the NPFL league in…