Author: Brila

Abia Warriors coach, Henry makinwa has expressed satisfaction with the level of improvement by his players following the 2-1 win away to FC Ifeanyi Uba in Nnewi. Makinwa, whose team had been on a terrible streak since commencement of the league season attributed the turnaround to his tactics and the players’ understanding. “At first, I met players I never knew and it was difficult to get them understand what I wanted them to play. Now the boys understand my philosophy and we can take it up from here”, Makinwa said. Abia Warriors’ next fixture would be a tough one against…

Nigerian Legend Emmanuel Amunike has highlighted key areas the Nigeria U-20 team, the Flying Eagles need to work on following the goalless draw played against the Amajita of South Africa in the second group game of the 2019 U-20 tourney. In an exclusive chat with www.brila.net, Amunike noted that the Paul Aigbogun led team is blessed with players who possess quality individual abilities however, they have to be more tactical when not in possession of the ball. He equally noted that there was frequent communication gap between the attack and the midfield but these are areas that could easily be…

Former Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Amuneke Who was recently appointed into CAF’s Technical Study Group (TSG) for the U-20 AFCON currently holding in the Niger Republic has stated that his appointment as a member was a result of his hard work in the game.

Katsina United gaffer, Abdullahi Biffo has made a very bold declaration that the immediate target of his team is to maintain its NPFL status and not to win the league.

Flying Eagles’ reserve goalkeeper, Detan Ogundare has declared that the entire squad would be targeting a win with a clean sheet when they meet the Amajita of South Africa in the second group game of the 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Niger on Tuesday. The Flying Eagles opened their campaign with a 2-0 win against Burundi and speaking to  www.brila.net, the Kogi United goalie added that they would come all out to seal total victory. “We are all focused on the South Africa match and we all know what is at stake. Our aim is to keep a clean…

Captain of the Nigeria U20 flying eagles Ikouwem Udoh has stated that the Paul Aigbogun-led team will make the country proud against South Africa.

Flying Eagles defender Valentine Ozornwafor has stated that the Nigeria U20 national team will have a very tough challenge from their South African counterpart but believes the Flying  Eagles will still scale through the hurdle of the Amajitas. Ozornwafor said in a chat with www.brila.net that the Flying Eagles are meeting their opponent at a crucial moment when they intend to wrap up their quest to achieve their first target which is to qualify for the world cup. Nigeria’s U20 national team will with a win later today against South Africa be the first African nation to qualify for the FIFA U20…

NFF General secretary and leader of delegation of the Nigeria U20 national team to the ongoing Africa U20 cup of nations in Niger Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has charged the Flying Eagles of Nigeria to go all out and pick the ticket to the FIFA U20 world cup in Poland as early as possible ahead of today’s second group stage game against the Amajitas of South Africa.  Sanusi speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said the players have been charged to continue to do well  so as to continue the trend of getting the job done with a game to spare and earn…

President of Athletics South Africa ASA and Secretary General of the Confederation of Africa Athletics CAA Southern region 5 Aleck Skhosana has stated that Nigeria has got huge potential in Athletics and remain a giant in African athletics. Skhosana speaking exclusively in a chat with www.brila.net said Nigeria has got huge population and has more involvement in Athletics where they have been a force. He added that the focus on Marathon is a step in the right direction which would help launch Nigeria into Marathon as well which for now still remain the exclusive reserve of the East Africans. Skhosana said he…

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Ibrahim Gusau has stated that the Federation is fully committed to the growth of Marathon races and intend to achieve this by building a Marathon culture in Nigeria.  Gusau speaking in a chat with www.brila.net said the Federation has already set out plans to provide platforms and support necessary to organizers and private individuals who would want to venture into organizing athletics events which would afford Nigerian athletes the opportunity to be active and eventually sharpens their competitive edge.