Author: Brila

Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong has expressed his happiness after he switched to the Italian Serie A from the Turkish Super League. Ekong a few days ago moved from the Turkish side Bursaspor to Serie A side Udinese, on a deal that is worth 3.3 million Euros. Despite, making his debut against Parma in the opening match of the season, the energetic defender was presented on Thursday alongside 3 other new players. The Former KAA Gent player was excited at the presentation ceremony, where he also expressed his willingness to learn the Italian language. “I am…

A difficult start to the season for Manchester United promises to get even worse unless Jose Mourinho can turn a tide of negative publicity and inspire a reaction from his side against Tottenham Hotspur on Monday. United already trail title favourites Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea by three points after a dreadful display in losing 3-2 to Brighton last weekend and that gap could have doubled by kick-off at Old Trafford (1900GMT) with all three expected to win again this weekend. City travel to Wolves and Liverpool host Brighton on Saturday, while Chelsea travel to Newcastle on Sunday.…

Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper and trainer, Ike Shorunmu has advised Coach Gernot Rohr to allow more competition for Francis Uzoho’s Number One position. In a brief chat with Brila.net’s Yinka Oyedele, the former Besiktas shot-stopper said that the Super Eagles goalkeeping position should be thrown open for invited goalkeepers. However, the former Eagles Number one opined that Francis Uzoho should be encouraged so as not to feel demoralized in any way but be made to see the importance of continuous hard work. Shorunmo says no one should be made to think he has the national team shirt for keep…

Super Eagles Team’s coordinator Patrick Pascal has expressed his confidence in the Gernot Rohr-led side to overcome Seychelles in September’s AFCON qualifier clash. Speaking in a chat with Brila FM, Pascal stated that Nigeria can get a good result against Seychelles even without the services of a Victor Moses in the Super Eagles’ squad. Pascal noted that Nigeria will only need the experienced players in big-time competitions like the African Cup of Nations & the FIFA world cup. He further said that Seychelles is not a household name in African football, but however, he assured that they…

Chelsea forward Victor Moses will be welcomed back to the Super Eagles fold should he reverse his decision to come out of retirement according to the team’s spokesperson. Victor Moses, 27, has called time with the Eagles, saying he now wishes to focus on his club career and young family. The Super Eagles spokesman Toyin Ibitoye while speaking via Brila FM said that the team will be happy to have him back should he at any point decide to return. “Victor Moses is one of our very best players but we respect his decision to quit (the national…

Gernot Rohr will Today announce a 24-man squad for next month’s AFCON qualifier against Seychelles, and several new faces are expected to be named according to the team’s media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye.

Nigeria U-17 head Coach, Manu Garba has taken a swipe at Ghana as he defended the outcome of his team’s MRI test and insists on the credibility of the process.

Leicester City boss Claude Puel has applauded Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, after penning a new six-year contract with the Foxes last weekend. Ndidi joined Leicester from Genk in January 2017 and has made 62 appearances for the former Premier League champions since his arrival at the King Power Stadium. A number of teams were said to be interested in signing the Nigerian this summer, but Leicester managed to keep him, and have since tied the midfielder to the club until the summer of 2024. Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday’s trip to Southampton, Puel claimed that Ndidi is…

Former Arsenal star Jack Wilshere is determined to prove the Gunners were wrong to release him when he revisits his old club with West Ham on Saturday. The 26-year-old spent 11 years at the North London club before joining West Ham on a free transfer in July, and he is set to make his first appearance against them at the Emirates Stadium this weekend. Wilshere played on loan at Bolton Wanderers in 2009-10 and at Bournemouth in 2016-17 but has yet to experience lining up for Arsenal’s opposition. He told West Ham’s matchday programme: “It’s down to me to prove…

Gernot Rohr hopes that the prospect of winning a second AFCON title will make Victor Moses revverse his decision to retire from International football. The 27-year-old made the shocking announcement that he will no longer be representing Nigeria at international level following their group stage exit in the World Cup. But Rohr hopes that Moses’ decision is “not definitive” “We spoke already and I hope that his decision is not definitive,” the German told ESPN. “I think it depends on his motivation. If he really wants to commit himself again, he is welcome. “Maybe the…