Author: Brila

Ahead of their game against Orlando Pirates of South Africa, Nigerian International Junior Lokosa has backed his Tunisian side Esperance to retain the Caf champions league.

Captain of NPFL side Plateau united Elisha Golbe has appealed to fans of the former league champion to be orderly and eschew any form violent conduct that could jeopardize the team’s ambition in the league.

Niger Tornadoes captain and goalkeeper Aliko Mustapha has  stated that his side will not be relegated at the end of the season despite a poor start to the current campaign.  Mustapha speaking in a chat with www.brila.net after the team’s latest defeat against MFM FC said there are still enough games to salvage the season and help maintain the club’s topflight status. Niger Tornadoes have recorded just one win in eight premier league games.

Enugu Rangers team manager Amobi Ezeaku has admitted that his side remains underdog to the Tunisian duo of Etoile due Sahel and Sfaxien ahead of the Flying Antelope’s away clash on Wednesday in Tunisia against Sfaxien. Amobi speaking in a chat with www.brila.netsaid they are aware of the task before them but are not intimidated by the pedigree of their opponent. He added that Rangers will stay true to their identity as a club, work hard and hope to get a positive result on their journey to Tunisia. Rangers top group B of the CAF Confederation cup on goal difference…

Flying Eagles midfielder Adeshina Gata has expressed delight after Nigeria’s U20 national team picked the ticket to the 2019 FIFA U20 world cup in Poland on his birthday.  Gata speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said it was a rare and special occasion for him to have secured the ticket to the world cup on Friday February 8th with Nigeria and described the feat as a perfect gift for him. Gata however added that the ticket didn’t come easy because the game was very difficult against Niger and one that tasked the team a lot where they had to fight…

General secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has stated that the junior Terenga Lions have posted a commanding performance in their route to the semi final of the ongoing U20 Africa cup of nations so far but wants the Flying Eagles of Nigeria to simply keep their own focus on the next game which is the semi final tie against Mali.  Sanusi speaking in a chat with www.brila.netsaid the Flying Eagles team have done well to have achieved the first task of picking the FIFA U20 world cup ticket and now comes the next target of trying…

FC Ifeanyi Uba forward, Alakwe Chijioke a.k.a English Striker has set his sights at the next fixture against Heartland FC and declared that they would go all out to steal a win. Chijioke stated that Heartland FC, being the home team, would be under serious pressure and FCIU would take full advantage of the situation. “We will get back to our winning way in the next game. We are away in the next game in okigwe against Heartland. Remember when a team is away the pressure is on the home team and we will use it to our advantage in…

MFM FC boss, Fidelis Ilechukwu as downplayed talks that his side look good to emerge overall winner of the NPFL. Ilechukwu in a chat with www.brila.net said the good run experienced by his team so far notwithstanding, they would need to work extra hard. MFM FC beat Remo Stars 1-0 in an away tie and Ilechukwu singled out his defence line for praises. “We have a youthful side and Remo was a big test and I give it to my team while I want to say big thank you to Joshua who is the youngest defender in the NPFL and…

Henry Onyekuru has said he doesn’t feel threatened by the arrival of new signing and league top goal scorer, Mbaye Diagne to Galatasaray, positing that he will only help the team challenge more at all fronts.

Gombe United coach, Isa Ladan Bosso has lamented that his players are beginning to feel the effect of lengthy trips in the course of the league, hence the 2-0 loss to FC Ifeanyi Ubah in a matchday 7 NPFL fixture. Bosso told www.brila.net that fatigue is a major factor, however, he noted some key areas his side needs to improve on. “We have identified our mistakes but the issue of fatigue is beginning to set in with the players but we will see how we can manage it ahead of next game. If you are coaching a team from the…