Author: Brila

Libya’s national team will formally open camp in Tunisia’s capital, Tunis, on October 8, ahead of their trip to battle the Super Eagles in Nigeria on October 12. Although Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are yet to officially name a venue for the first leg of the Afirca Cup of Nations qualifier, Libya’s coach, Adel Amrouche is going ahead with his plans. Considering that Libya have already decided on hosting the second leg in Tunis on October 15, Amrouche reasons it would be apt to start getting familiar with the terrain from preparations for the first match as well. Heading…

Super Eagles forward Isaac Success was in fine form on Wednesday Night after scoring Watford’s first goal in the Carabao Cup against Tottenham Hotspur. Watford were knocked out of the Carabao Cup after losing on penalties against Tottenham. It was a fairly even first half with both sides having chances to get the opening. But it was the Hornets who got the opener moments after half-time as Isaac Success slammed home to make it 1-0. Spurs drew level with 10 minutes remaining after Christian Kabasele fouled in the area, leaving Dele Alli to convert at the…

Nigeria’s women Basketball team, D’Tigress have once again come through with a 57-56 win in their second-round game against Greece at the ongoing FIBA Women’s World Cup played on Wednesday, September 26. The Nigeria ladies will now take on the USA women’s BASKETBALL team in the quarterfinals holding on Friday. More Follows…

Chelsea head into Wednesday’s EFL Carabao Cup third-round clash with Liverpool looking to extend their unbeaten record to eight matches. The Blues had recorded five victories in a row in the Premier League before being held to a goalless draw away at West Ham United on Sunday afternoon. Chelsea Manager, Maurizio Sarri, is likely to be without each of Antonio Rudiger, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Pedro due to injuries when they clash against Klopp’s men. Sarri may start Andreas Christensen, Cahill and Cesc Fabregas, as should Ethan Ampadu and Callum Hudson-Odoi after they failed to make the 18-man squad that defeated PAOK in the Europa…

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Former Super Eagles Captain Joseph Yobo has revealed the exact reason he won’t be contesting for any political office in the 2019 General Elections. Yobo was capped 101 times for Nigeria between 2001 and 2014 and says he will not be running for political office in 2019 even though he is open to the idea of running in future. Speaking on Brila FM, The most capped Nigerian International who is widely traveled, who has played for Olympique Marseille, Everton, Norwich City, and Fernabache had joined the Peoples Democratic Party earlier in 2018. “The former Everton skipper says…

Former Super Eagles trio of Joseph Yobo, Sunday Oliseh and Ifeanyi Udeze have initiated plans to foster unity and togetherness amongst Ex-Internationals. The trio spoke on Brila FM’s News Headline anchored by Anthony Bekederemo, Former West Brom defender had earlier pointed out the need for togetherness amongst the former players. The guest on the show, Joseph Yobo acknowledged the need for Unity and togetherness has pointed out by his friend Ifeanyi Udeze and the former Captain indicated interest in the situation. Yobo said there is nothing he can do alone, but he is ready to call on senior colleagues…

The 2019 AFCON qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Group E leaders, Libya may now hold at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium Uyo. According to unconfirmed reports in the media, the NFF is contemplating on shifting the match from the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna which was earlier confirmed for the tie. Super Eagles Media officer, Oluwatoyin Ibitoye gave reporters the hint but await official confirmation from the Football Federation. “Yes, the match would now hold at the Uyo Stadium as the Kaduna Stadium has not been certified ready for the tie,” Informs Ibitoye.…

Former Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo has congratulated the President of NFF over his re-election back to the top seat at the Glasshouse. Speaking on Ifeanyi Udeze’s diary via Brila FM on Wednesday morning, Yobo hailed the peaceful conduct of the elections and opined that Pinnick continues with all the good job. Pinnick who is a member of the world football governing body became the first incumbent president to return back into office on the second term. “Yes, I have to congratulate Amaju Pinnick on his re-election, Yobo stated on Brila FM “He’s a great man…

Manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed Paul Pogba is no longer Manchester United’s vice-captain but insisted there has been no fall-out between the pair. Reports emerged ahead of United’s shock defeat to Derby in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night that Pogba had been informed in front of teammates that would not skipper the team again. And Mourinho confirmed the news after United’s defeat to Derby County in the third round of the Carabao Cup, although he stressed that a dispute between the two was not the reason behind the decision. He told Sky Sports: “The only truth is that I made…