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Rotherham’s Semilogo Ajayi says he is relishing the experience of his first senior camp with Nigeria and is now hoping to get his debut against Seychelles in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The former Arsenal youth team player said he is determined to break into the squad, as he is delighted to be in the team and hopes to make his debut on Saturday. Ajayi also revealed details of the Eagles’ training programme, which he said he is enjoying and is excited with life among other players in the squad. He disclosed: “I’m just delighted to…

New Super Eagles invitee Samuel Kalu says the whole team will do everything to get a victory in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles on Saturday. Kalu, who joined Bordeaux from KAA Gent of Belgium this summer, said he would love to play on Saturday, but insists the emphasis is on the team winning as a whole, though they are playing away. Kalu stressed that the team will not disappoint on Saturday at Stade Linite in Victoria, but added that Nigerian fans have a role to play in supporting the squad all the way. He…

Pyramids FC, who are owned by Saudi billionaire Turki al-Sheikh, are reportedly set to offer Zlatan Ibrahimovic one final payday and persuade him to move to the Egyptian Premier League, according to The Sun. According to the latest reports, Major League Soccer have already sanctioned the move and now the decision is in Ibrahimovic’s hands. If the ex Barcelona and Manchester United man fancies taking on the adventure, he would make the move to Egypt once the MLS season has come to a close. Soccer has seen positive growth in Egypt after the success of Mohamed Salah with Liverpool…

The weather was exceedingly warm on Mahe Island on Thursday morning as Coach Gernot Rohr, alongside his assistants, took his charges through their paces at the Stade Linite ahead of Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter with the Pirates of Seychelles.

Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri and Egypt’s Dina Meshref have been seeded as top seeds as the singles event of the 2018 ITTF African Championships serves off on Friday September 7, 2018 in Mauritius. Action will return to the Beau Bassin Sports Complex after a one-day rest following the conclusion of the team event on Wednesday, September 5 with Nigeria and Egypt picking the slots for Africa to the 2019 ITTF World Team Cup in Tokyo, Japan. In the absence of the defending champion – Egypt’s Omar Assar, Aruna Quadri has named the number seed and he will start his campaign from…

Karl Hall who was reportedly injured in training on Monday has now returned to the squad looking very sharp as the Gavin Jeanne-led Seychelles team prepare for the Nigeria Super Eagles. Brila.net’s reporter, Chidozie Okoroji made this confirmation after visiting the Hosts nation’s training camp earlier on Thursday Morning. “I can Confirm that Karl Hall who was training alone has now joined up with his teammates” The Germany-based Midfielder is looking very sharp right now and ready to go as the team takes on visitors Eagles on Saturday. Seychelles lost 5-1 to Libya in their first AFCON…

Super Eagles Vice Captain Ogenyi Onazi has urged Nigeria Football fans to give support to the National team ahead of Saturday’s must-win clash with Seychelles.

Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has warned his lads against underrating the Seychelles National team when both teams meet on Saturday. In a chat with www.brila.net’s Chidozie Okoroji, The Franco-German tactician said Nigeria is not the biggest team in Africa and we all should stop seeing ourselves as the biggest. “Facing a team like Seychelles where everyone makes you feel like you are the best, its brings you under a lot of pressure” “We are here training as normal, two sessions per day” “We are not taking anything for granted” the Coach added. Rohr…

Seychelles National team stars Alex Wawu and Gervaine Wayehive has expressed their confidence ahead of Saturday’s AFCON 2019 qualifier against Nigeria. Speaking in a brief chat with www.brila.net’s Chidozie Okoroji, the players admitted that the Super Eagles are a bigger footballing team than Seychelles but are adamant to conceding defeat. Alex Wawu who spoke first expressed his confidence in his team despite the minor tag, the Australia-based player said they won’t be giving the game away to Eagles after losing their first match against Libya. Meanwhile, St. Louis’ player Gervaine Wayehive also said he is optimistic ahead of the…

Chelsea’s midfield anchor Jorginho Frello has revealed that he wants to return to Serie A before ending his professional football career. Jorginho joined Chelsea from Napoli during the summer transfer window, and the 26-year-old has impressed during the early stages of his career in the English game. The Italy international penned a five-year contract upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge, but is seemingly already planning for his next move, and has claimed that he is ‘hopeful’ of returning to Serie A. “There were various things behind my departure from Napoli,” Jorginho told reporters. “The will of just one party is…