Author: Brila

Head Coach Paul Aigbogun has named Captain Ikouwem Utin, goalkeeper Olawale Oremade, midfielder Kingsley Michael and forward Henry Offia in his list of 21 players for this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Poland. Also included are defender Valentine Ozornwafor – named in the Team of the Tournament at the U20 AFCON finals in Niger Republic in February – and vivacious attacking midfielder Effiom Maxwell. Aigbogun spoke to the players over dinner at their Bad Goegging, Germany training camp on Monday where he unveiled the list. The announcement by Aigbogun comes less than 24 hours before the team tackles…

Coach of Lobi stars FC of Makurdi Solomon Ogbeide has stated that nothing has been achieved yet despite his side moving up to second on the NPFL group A table.

Kano Pillars forward Nyima Nwangwa has stated that the Kano-based NPFL side are ready to go spiritual after moving up to second on the NPFL group B table following Sunday’s 2-0 win over Go round FC.

Barcelona are said to be interested in signing Villarreal and Nigeria star Samuel Chukwueze as a replacement for current flop Philippe Coutinho.

Former Kano pillars forward Junior Lokosa has expressed his happiness after scoring his first ever goal for Tunisian side Esperance.

Nigeria’s final list of 23 players for the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals will emerge from this group of 27, with four players to be cut towards the end of the two-week camping in Austria.

Former African Footballer of the year Victor Ikpeba (Prince of Monaco) has charged Nigerian players of the Super Eagles need to show more passion and patriotism playing for the country.

Akwa United popular forward Mfon Udoh has stated that nothing will stop the Uyo based side from making the cut to play in the Super six after Sunday’s 1-0 win over Yobe stars helped the team opened a six points gap over second place Kano Pillars on top of the NPFL group B table. 

Super Falcons midfielder Osarenoma Igbinovia has stated that the 15-0 win recorded by the Nigeria women national team is a confidence booster after the Super Falcons netted 20 goals in two games against Burkina Faso and the Niger Republic.  Igbinovia speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said the result against Niger republic is unprecedented and an exciting development which set the team well on track to take on any opponent in the tournament. She also added that the Super Falcons will do well to win the WAFU women’s cup of Nation having sent fear already to everyone with the results gotten in…

Coach of Nigeria’s U20 national team Flying Eagles Paul Aigbogun has assured that Nigeria will be ready for hostilities at the fast approaching FIFA U20 world cup which starts in 10 days time in Poland.