Author: Brila

League debutants, Kada Stars lack maturity in attack and this has been the bane of the team’s progress so far in the NPFL according to team handler, Usman Abubakar who also says he would have to re-orientate his players to upgrade to NPFL standard. Abubakar told www.brila.net that indecision as a result of immaturity has been a major set back in the team which has seen them struggle to get desired goals. “There is lack of maturity in our play. This is a team that needs 2-3 years to plan so that they can be mature. Most of these players…

FC Ifeanyi Ubah manager, Uche Okagbue has boldly declared in a chat with www.brila.net that his team is on a mission to prove doubters wrong as the target is to win the NPFL. Okagbue, who has successfully guided FC Ifeanyi Ubah to the top of Group B of the NPFL in 7 matches played, revealed that the turning point was the loss to Abia Warriors earlier in the season. “Right from the day we lost to Abia Warriors, I told the team not to fret because we would make up and we have done so. We have the depth and…

James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens born September 12, 1913, was an African-American track and field athlete and four-time Olympic gold medalist in the 1936 Games.

Frank Lampard’s Derby County are set to confirm the signing of former Celtic and Super Eagles defender, Efe Ambrose according to a report published via TEAMtalk.

Vice President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation Uyi Akpata has stated that the NCF is very proud to have been considered by the International Cricket Council as one of the countries to host the ICC world cup trophy tour for three days from the 11th to the 13th of February which is even more than the usual one or two days the trophy spends in most countries it tours. 

Coach of NPFL side MFM FC Fidelis Illechukwu has maintained a modest ambition despite leading his side top of the Premier league group A table following the 1-0 away win recorded by MFM FC against Remo stars. 

Nigeria’s U20 national team Captain Ikouwem Udoh has stated that the Flying Eagles are well prepared and focussed to beat host nation Niger in Friday’s crucial tie as the race to qualify out of the group becomes intense.  Udoh speaking in a chat with www.brila.net after the team’s training Wednesday evening said the players are set to put their best and approach the game with all sense of seriousness as they make the last push to qualify from the group stage with a win against the host nation. Nigeria’s last group stage game against Niger is a game of consequence for both…

MFM FC coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has promised to keep depending on young and talented players to achieve good results in the league.  MFM FC beat Remo Stars 1-0 in a match day 7 NPFL fixture away from home and Ilechukwu told www.brila.net that he strongly believes there are lots of talents in the grassroots who just need the opportunity to showcase their talents adding that the young players in his team are already adapting fast to his football philosophy. “Having a lot of young players in the team is not easy especially because they are from grassroot teams. Few are…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will go into tomorrow’s Group A final game at the on-going African U-20 Nations Cup with the knowledge that a victory over Niger Republic will take them to the semifinals of the competition. The Flying Eagles also know that their opponents are desperate for the win that will take them closer to the next round and will therefore come all out for that victory. According to acting chairman of the Delta State Football Association and member of the Tunisia ’94 Super Eagles winning team, Edema Fuludu, the coach Paul Aigbogun led team will record victory tomorrow against…

Flying Eagles coach, Paul Aigbogun has shrugged off the disappointing draw against the Amajita of South Africa and has declared that his team’s target is to scale the final group match hurdle against host nation, Niger Republic. Aigbogun stated that the immediate target is to qualify from the group and not necessarily defeating Niger Republic. “If we win against Niger great, if not then a point is fine to secure advancement in the competition, however it will be very dangerous going into the next game with the mindset of picking a point”, he said. Nigeria tops the group with 4…