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Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo has disclosed that the team has no choice but to beat the Pirates of Seychelles in Sunday’s AFCON qualifier in Victoria. Omeruo who is expected to hit the Super Eagles camp today was among the players that participated at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where the team crashed out in the Group stages. He stated that Nigeria must have to defeat Seychelles in order to boost their chances of qualifying for the 2019 AFCON tournament. “We are going to Seychelles for the three points after we lost at home to South Africa. We will…

Seychelles National team coach Gavin Jeanne insists that his side is not afraid of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday. The teams will meet for a matchday two Group E clash at Stade Linite in Victoria on September 8, with both looking to bounce back from opening defeats last year. The Seychelles National team suffered a humiliating 5-1 loss away to Libya, while the Super Eagles were beaten 2-0 at home by South Africa. “Yes, we are very ready and positive about our chances against Nigeria,” Jeanne told Soccernet.…

Super Eagles Goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has finally joined his national teammates in Victoria as they get set for the AFCON 2019 qualifier against Seychelles. National team officials earlier announced the delay in the former FC Ifeanyi Ubah’s Goalkeeper arrival in Seychelles. However, Brila.net’s Chidozie Okoroji has confirmed the arrival of the CHAN Eagles Captain in Seychelles. “I can confirm to you that Ezenwa is now in Seychelles” “He is now on his way to the Victoria Camp of the Super Eagles” Okoroji confirmed. Ezenwa was a member of the Gernot Rohr’s 23-man Super Eagles squad at the…

Tennis Superstars Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer bid farewell to the US Open under the lights as both were stunned in the fourth round. Federer’s ten-year wait to regain the US Open title came to an end at the hands of John Millman. A slew of errors from the World No. 2 and typically gritty Aussie determination from Millman made for a thrilling finish under the lights. Although the first set looked like business as usual, with an early break for Federer, he was made to work for his lead, sealing it on his third set point. Having to deflect no less…

Ahead of the Saturday’s African Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Seychelles, six more invited players have arrived the Victoria camp of the Super Eagles. The six new players as confirmed by the official Twitter handle of the Super Eagles are as follow: Al Nassr’s Ahmed Musa, Trabzonspor’s Ogenyi Onazi, China-based Odion Ighalo, Stoke City Midfielder Etebo Oghenekaro, Brighton’s Leon Balogun, and Paderborn Sc left back Jamilu Collins. Earlier today Henry Onyekuru, Kenneth Omeruo, Francis Uzoho, Semi Ajayi, Samuel Kalu, Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Awaziem Chidozie, Kelechi Nwakali, Bryan Idowu, Simeon Nwankwo, and Joel Obi arrived the Camp.…

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has reached a deal with the Spanish tax authorities to serve one year in prison in a tax evasion case, El Mundo newspaper reported on Tuesday. Mourinho is unlikely to serve any time in jail under the deal because Spanish law states that a sentence of under two years for a first offense can be served on probation. The Spanish tax agency was not immediately available for comment. More Follows… Source – El Mundo

Former Super Eagles player Emmanuel Okocha has maintained his confidence in the Coach Gernot Rohr’s Super Eagles team ahead of Saturday’s qualifier clash against Seychelles. Speaking in a chat with www.brila.net, the former player said that the coach should be able to bring up a different atmosphere and instill confidence in the boys despite the injury concerns. Earlier, we reported that the trio of William Troost-Ekong, Olaoluwa Aina and Arsenal’s Alexander Iwobi have pulled out of the clash due to injuries sustained over the weekend. Okocha also noted that changes will always come, but remains confident that…

The Confederation of African Football ( CAF) on Monday evening in Cairo, Egypt conducted the draw of the Confederation cup quarter-finals with Enyimba taking on Rayon Sports. Enyimba International were handed a tricky tie as they were drawn against Rayon Sports Club of Rwanda. The Nigerian only representative reached the quarter-final as group winners following their 1-0 win over CARA Brazzaville of Congo. The first leg tie will see the People’s Elephant travel to Kigali on the16th of September, while the second leg will take place in Aba on the 23rd of September. Meanwhile, Enyimba and…

Ahead of the Cameroon 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Seychelles National team, 12 Super Eagles players have arrived camp early. The players include Henry Onyekuru, Kenneth Omeruo, Francis Uzoho, Semilogo Ajayi, Samuel Kalu, Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Chidozie Awaziem, Kelechi Nwakali, Bryan Idowu, Simeon Nwankwo, and Joel Obi. According to a tweet by the official Twitter handle of the Super Eagles, we can confirm that 12 players are now in the Victoria Camp in Seychelles. #2019AFCON Qualifier vs Seychelles. Camp Update. In: Onyekuru, Omeruo, Uzoho, Semi Ajayi, Samuel Kalu, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Awaziem, Nwakali, Bryan…

The Manu Garba-led Golden Eaglets of Nigeria got their CAF U17 AFCON Qualifiers (WAFU B) campaign on a low as they bowed 3-2 to Burkina Faso on Monday. Despite dominating the possession, it was Burkina Faso that got the needed goals through their striker Albert Kone and Idriss Issa. But Olusegun Olakunle brought Nigeria back into the game in the first 45 minutes as he netted a brace in the fiercely contested game. Albert Kone completed his brace 12 minutes from time to condemn Nigeria to a defeat. Nigeria lads will have the opportunity to redeem…