Author: Brila

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho beat Liverpool’s £67m goalkeeper, Alisson in a one-on-one battle to force the Brazilian into a making an error that gifted Leicester City a goal. Iheanacho started from the bench, coming on just after the hour mark and instantly made his impact felt. The Nigerian charged at Alisson who had opted to play the ball rather than clear. But the goalkeeper, who had kept a clean sheet until the game against Leicester, was beaten in the scrimmage by the attacker and squared it for Rachid Ghezzal. The Algerian midfielder struck to halve…

Serena Williams was at her ruthless best as she dumped her older sister out of the US Open, securing a 6-1 6-2 win over Venus on Friday night. The 23-time Grand Slam champion certainly didn’t go easy on her sibling, producing a performance she described as her ‘best’ since her return from pregnancy earlier this year. While the result never appeared in doubt, there was a sticky moment on court for the 36-year-old early in the match as she rolled her ankle. Though Serena seemed relaxed about the situation, she admitted she will be monitoring it closely…

Super Eagles defender Elderson Echiejile and AS Monaco mutually agreed to part company on Friday, ending their association that lasted for four and a half years. The Principality outfit have reported the update on their Website that the left back is no longer a player of Monaco and wished him all the best for the rest of his career. Elderson played 54 matches for Monaco’s first team, scoring two goals with one assist. The experienced fullback found first team opportunities hard to come by in his last two seasons at Monaco and had to be farmed out on loan to…

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has insisted that he remains “one of the greatest managers in the world”, despite growing speculation over his future at the club. Mourinho has come under scrutiny during the early stages of the season following reports of unrest behind the scenes and back-to-back Premier League defeats. “I am the manager of one of the greatest clubs in the world but I am also one of the greatest managers in the world,” Mourinho stated. Then he started an insightful speech, quoting Hegel to reply a question about how his legacy would be tarnished if he can’t lead…

Aston Villa has confirmed that they have completed the signing of Chelsea and Nigeria-born striker Tammy Abraham on a season-long loan deal. The Championship promotion-chasers have been targeting a new forward for some time now and on the final day for EFL clubs to recruit players on loan, they have secured Abraham’s services. Abraham, who has often flourished for England’s Under-21 side, spent last season on loan at Swansea City. He impressed on occasions but could not prevent the club’s relegation down to the Championship. Previously, he enjoyed a spell on loan at Bristol City, where he…

Chelsea Boss Maurizio Sarri revealed Victor Moses will be played as a winger this season after two years playing as a wing-back under Antonio Conte. The former Super Eagles forward Victor Moses has found himself out of favour under the new Chelsea boss, playing just eleven minutes this campaign. Sarri has switched to a back four since taking over at Stamford Bridge this summer, and Moses was not included in the squad that beat Newcastle last weekend. But the Italian explained Moses needed to get up to speed about returning to playing as a winger. Sarri…

Super Eagles duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho are set to face one their biggest test of the season as they host Liverpool in Saturday’s EPL early kickoff at the King Power Stadium. Ndidi who has become a general in the defensive midfield of the Foxes since joining the team from Genk was a delight to watch against Southampton last weekend. Still searching for his first goal of the new season, the Nigerian international would be hoping to dictate the pace of the midfield once again against an experienced Liverpool side that has maintained a 100% winning record in…

Chelsea Manager Maurizio Sarri has indicated that Nigeria-born Tammy Abraham is likely to leave on loan before Friday’s 5 pm deadline. Aston Villa are keen to sign the striker, who has been told his first-team opportunities at Chelsea will remain limited if he stays at Stamford Bridge. Speaking at a media conference on Friday afternoon, Sarri was asked if he expected players to leave in the coming hours. He replied: “I don’t know. Maybe Tammy, but it’s up to him. I am not able to guarantee a spot for him at the moment. “But if he…

Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has been released by French Ligue One Club side OSC Lille after reaching an agreement to part ways on mutual consent. Enyeama was Lille’s Number One for seven years after joining from Hapoel Tel Aviv, though he spent the 2012-2013 season on loan at Maccabi Tel Aviv. “Beyond his performances, LOSC and his supporters will remember Vincent’s smile and enthusiasm. The club now wishes him the best in his future projects,” Lille’s statement reads. “The 36-year-old shot-stopper who missed the entire season last year recuperating from a meniscus injury he sustained…

Super Eagles Captain John Obi Mikel say he is happy to see youngsters being gradually introduced into the Super Eagles set-up. The Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr recently announced 24 players for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Seychelles. Golden Eaglets’ Chile 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning captain, Kelechi Nwakali, who is on loan to Portuguese champions FC Porto from English giants Arsenal, has been included in the Nigeria squad Speaking on Football Live Nigeria, Mikel stated that the invitation of Nwakali by Rohr is a step in the right direction, adding that it shows…