Author: Brila

Coach of Nigeria’s U20 national team Paul Aigbogun is calm ahead of Sunday’s draw for the 24 qualified nations that will compete at this summer’s FIFA U20 world cup in Poland.  Aigbogun speaking in a brief chat with www.brila.net said the process is one completely out of anyone’s control and hence has no reason to be apprehensive other than look forward to the outcome of the draw like every other coaches who will be leading their respective nations. The former Enyimba coach also added that there is nothing to pray or guide against considering that a good number of big…

Gzira United of Malta striker, Haruna Garba has advised young Nigerian footballers to keep their dreams of playing football big, start from small clubs and then work their way up. Giving this advice in a chat with www.brila.net, the former Djurgårdens IF of Sweden goal poacher shared his experience of when he dreamt of playing for Liverpool FC of England but eventually had to start with a club in Lithuania before gradually stepping up to Malta and Sweden. “We all have these big dreams to play for big teams, mine was to play for Liverpool but of His not easy. The…

FC Ifeanyi Ubah’s dependable striker, Chijioke Alakwe has shrugged off the 1-0 defeat suffered by his side in the NPFL against Akwa United in Uyo.

Abia Warriors player, Adebayo Abiodun has declared his readiness to play for the CHAN Eagles having missed out on being invited of the last CHAN team. Speaking with www.brila.net, Adebayo noted that the dream of every footballer is to play for his fatherland and he will keep churning out impressive displays to get the attention of national team handlers in Nigeria. “It is the joy of every player to represent their country because It is also why we play this game. I believe the coaches know better in terms of qualities and the kind of player they want and so…

Coach of Nigeria’s men basketball national team Alex Nwora has stated that he will be leading the D’Tigers out with one clear mission which is to represent Nigeria the best way possible ahead of the commencement of hostilities in the final window of the 2019 FIBA world cup qualifiers this weekend. Nwora said in a chat with www.brila.net that he isn’t one to lower the ante as he expects all the invited players to continue to ensure that they give their best and keep Nigeria’s unbeaten run through the qualifiers for the basketball world cup. Nwora stressed that the team…

Former NPFL top scorer and Akwa united forward Mfon Udoh has described Wednesday’s 1-0 win over FC Ifeanyi Ubah as a very important win because they couldn’t have allowed the Nnewi based NPFL Group B League leaders open a wide gap lead on the rest of the teams in group B of the league table. Udoh speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said the win that has moved them up to third on the league table has tightened the competition level within the group as against seeing one team establish a clear lead for others to try play catch  up.

Coach of NPFL side Kano Pillars Ibrahim Musa is not getting carried away after his Pillars side recorded back to back home wins following Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Abia warriors having won the penultimate game played the week before 3-1 at home against Yobe stars to climb to fourth on the league table.  Musa who returned to Pillars on a rescue mission after a shaky start under coach Kabiru Baleria told www.brila.net that he has high hopes to please the teeming impatient fans of Pillars who always want to see the team win irrespective of situation of things at the…

Former Super Eagles’ left back, Taye Taiwo has warned young Nigerian footballers against starting off their overseas adventure at lowly rated leagues noting that it would eventually kill their career.

Flying Eagles and CAF best XI player, Ozornwafor Valentine has declared that the defensive partnership with team captain, Ikouwem Udoh Utim played a major role in being selected amongst the best 11 players at the 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The Enyimba defender told www.brila.net that Ikouwem has always been his friend and they have been able to build a very good understanding over time. “Our partnership is really very good and he is my captain and my brother. We have very mutual respect for each other and during our camping for the tournament we were roommates and we were able…

Captain of NPFL side Kwara united FC Hakeem Onigbari has stated that the team is more relaxed and are in high spirit ahead of today’s NPFL clash between both side at the Kwara state stadium Ilorin.  Onigbari said the team is now a bit well settled to go all out to pick maximum point as they intend to climb further up the table and get themselves within the fringes of competing for the top two positions on the league table. The Harmony boys currently sit 7th on the log with 9pts and will hope to win against strugglers Tornadoes who…