Author: Brila

Newly invited Super Eagles defender Jamilu Collins says he is looking forward to a winning debut with the Super Eagles after been called up for this Saturday’s 2019 AFCON qualifier. A Nigerian publication reported that the player is excited and already looking forward to the encounter. Collins is one of the four newly invited players for the away fixture. “I’m happy with the invitation and I am focused on the game just like my other teammates going for the game are as well,”. “We need to win in Seychelles to boost our chances of qualifying for the…

Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has rejoined Greek Super League side Olympiakos after rejecting offers from Europe, Asia, and the United States. Toure made his name at the Piraeus club in the 2005-2006 season before going on to win several major trophies in lengthier spells at Barcelona and City. “When I left in 2006 I said I would come back and I am delighted to keep my word,” Toure said on his official website here. “I made my decision based on the special relationship I have with this incredible club. It is an honour to be back.” The…

Brila.net is taking a look at Five things we loved from Super Eagles players who were in action for their respective Clubs across Europe over the weekend. Anthony Nwakeme  ( Trabzonspor ) Anthony Nwakaeme announced himself in the Turkish super lig by bagging two goals and assisting another goal just after joining Trabzonspor from Israeli side Hapoel Be’er Sheva. That was the brilliant thing we loved from the Eagles’ striker Nwakeme, who inspired a 4-0 win against Turkish champions Galatasaray on Saturday. John Ogu (Hapoel Beer Sheeva) John Ogu got on the scoresheet for the third time for Israeli double champions…

Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu on Sunday scored a solo goal for his Israeli club side, Hapoel Beer Sheeva in a 1-1 draw against Maccabi Tel Aviv in a league. Ogu took matters into his own hands after taking hands after receiving a pass in the center circle, the midfielder ran and dribbled past a couple of defenders before planting a typical left footed shot past the goalkeeper inside the box. Sumptuous goal by @ogujohnugo. Seychelles be afraid, be very afraid! pic.twitter.com/XFJSjcRK8N — kelvin Amata (@KelvinAmata) September 3, 2018 Ogu has now scored four goals in six appearances for…

Coach Manu Garba has expressed confidence about the chances of his team at the WAFU U-17 tournaments which serve as qualifying competition for the 2019 U-17 AFCON. The tactician in a chat www.brila.net said his team is set to do the nation proud said, “We have worked so hard in Abuja during the camping and it is time for the boys to put what they have learned in training into action.” On the quality of his team, he said, “I quite believe in the capability of my boys as on a good day they are simply a great…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be lodged at the Savoy Hotel Resort and Spa in Victoria ahead of Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles. The Savoy Hotel Resort and Spa is a five-star hotel situated on the Mahe Island and it’s a 25 minutes drive from the Seychelles International Airport. According to reports, On-loan Everton forward Henry Onyekuru will be the first player to arrive camp with former Ifeanyi Ubah’s goalkeeper IK. Ezenwa to follow. Coach Gernot Rohr has included three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders and seven forwards in his…

Nigeria Golden Eaglets will make do with only 18 players at the African U-17 Nations Cup qualifiers following the disqualification of six of its players by the MRI scan. The MRI scan which ruled that the disqualified players were above the 17 years stipulated for the competition. Meanwhile, Opponents, The Benin Republic fared worse as it has been kicked out of the competition because most of its players are over the age limit. Nigeria will begin its campaign in the competition holding in the Niger Republic today when it meets Burkina Faso by 4.00 p.m. Among the remaining players in…

The Super Eagles’ players and officials are expected to start arriving in Victoria, capital of Seychelles today for the match, which holds on Saturday. Nigeria lost its opening match in the series 0-2 to South Africa in Uyo and needs an outright victory to return to contention for the ticket to Cameroon 2019. Meanwhile, Turkey-based forward, Henry Onyekuru will be the first player to arrive at the Super Eagles’ Savoy Hotel Resort and Spa, Victoria this morning. All the other players on Coach Gernot Rohr’s 24-man roster will arrive at the team hotel tomorrow, with one group…

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has described Marcus Rashford as a “naive boy” following his red card during today’s Premier League clash with Burnley. Rashford reacted angrily to a challenge from Phil Bardsley with just under 20 minutes remaining at Turf Moor, butting heads with the former United defender and subsequently being given his marching orders. The incident did not affect the result as United ran out comfortable 2-0 winners, but Mourinho was unhappy with his striker, who had only been introduced as a sub 10 minutes earlier. “I don’t know what happened. I would say it was naive. It was a kid and a…

Jose Mourinho has denied suggestions that he forced Alexis Sanchez to pull out of Chile’s latest squad, while also backing the forward to get his United career back on track. The 29-year-old has been omitted from La Roja’s squad for friendlies in the Far East against Japan and South Korea – a potential 10,000 mile round trip had he been selected. Chile boss Rueda hinted that United had exerted pressure on Sanchez to make himself unavailable, but Mourinho insists that it is a personal matter between the player and his national side. I never ask players not to go away,” he…