Author: Brila

Nigeria women’s basketball team, D’Tigress lost to their American counterparts in a thrilling quarter-final clash at the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Spain. A mentally and physically strong Nigeria took the lead with a 9-17 scoreline in the first quarter, but the United States rallied back in the second quarter to win 18-6, as the first half ended 27-23. USA, defending champions and tournament favourites, extended their lead in the third quarter 19-12 (46-35 cumulative) and totally outclassed D’Tigress in the fourth quarter to round up their victory with a 71-40 final scoreline. For Nigeria, the 2018…

Spanish forward Diego Costa regrets initially leaving Atletico Madrid for Chelsea but feels everything has fallen back into place after an acrimonious parting of ways with former coach Antonio Conte. The Spain international joined Chelsea after scoring 27 times for Atletico in the 2013-14 LaLiga campaign, encouraging the Premier League side to part with a reported £35million (€40m). Costa was a success in England, scoring 52 times in the top flight across his three seasons at Stamford Bridge, but his final year was mired by reports of a rocky relationship with Conte. The Italian was understood to…

Technical Director of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Ntiense Williams has told Brila.net plans to create a team B for the Senior Men’s national team, the Black Stallions.

Former ASEC Mimosas and Ivorian international, Emmanuel Eboue has revealed that his biggest heart desire is to be the head coach of Asante Kotoko. According to the former Arsenal legend, he has been monitoring the Academy of the club from afar and I want to tender in his application letter for the job. “I will be very happy if I coach Kotoko’s Youth team. That is my dream. I want to tender in my CV at Kotoko,” he told Kumasi based Ashh FM. “I want to change the fortune of Kotoko Youth Academy. “I know Kotoko for long when I was playing for…

2018 NPFL Champion and Lobi Stars defender, Ebube Duru says the club is determined to prove they are worthy of  the champion status and have resumed preparation for next season.

D’Tigress have received a cash motivation of $10,000 if they defeat defending Champions Team USA in Today’s quarter-final game in the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

Nigeria’s women basketball team D’Tigress will take on the United States of America in their quarterfinal clash of the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup on Friday, September 28. The Otis Hugley-led side have put their names in the history books following their impressive form which has seen them advance to the quarterfinals of the competition for the first time in the country’s history. D’Tigress vs USA Time D’Tigress take on defending champions USA on Friday, September 28 at 11:30 AM Nigerian time.

Germany yesterday won the right to stage the tournament, beating Turkey in a straight vote by Uefa’s executive committee in Nyon. Three-time winners of the competition, Germany hosted the event in 1988 and have also staged the 1974 and 2006 World Cups. “A tournament like this is exceptional for our country,” Germany’s World Cup-winning manager Low said. “It’s a good step for the next few years, and everyone in the association can now plan ahead for it. “Such a tournament can really motivate younger players as well.” This is Turkey’s fourth defeat in the last…

One of the Greatest Athletes ever seen and a living Legend, Michael Johnson suffered a stroke last month and lost partial mobility. The news hit the World and there was an out pour of support for the 51-year-old.