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Thibaut Courtois’ potential move to Real Madrid is creating knock-on effects across Spain with Athletic Club fearing the sudden exit of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Bilbao side fought hard to keep the young Spaniard amid Real’s interest in January and signed him up to a new contract, running to 2025 with an 80 million euro release clause. Such a figure is not deemed high enough by those within the club to guarantee his future and there is panic that, just as Manchester City did with Aymeric Laporte, a Premier League giant will swoop and sign one of their star players, leaving Athletic powerless in the process. First…

Former Man United Captain Rio Ferdinand has warned the club not to sell France World Cup star Paul Pogba and instead to focus on strengthening the squad. Speculation about the midfielder’s future is rife, with reports of interest from Barcelona, but Ferdinand has told executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward he must keep hold of the 25-year-old. Manager Jose Mourinho has already predicted a “difficult season” if United do not do more business before the Premier League transfer window shuts on Thursday. Ferdinand, who made more than 450 appearances for the club, wants Pogba to stay and Spurs defender…

NPFL leading scorer Junior Lokosa today resumed training with Kano Pillars after his inability to secure a contract after trials at Norwegian club SK Brann. As per ScoreNigeria, “Lokosa has resumed training with the team this morning,” Pillars spokesman Idris Malikawa stated. “The management has advised him on his return to be patient and remain focused on his career.” Lokosa has scored 19 goals in the 24-week-old NPFL, which earned him a Super Eagles cap against DR Congo before the World Cup in Russia. He previously tried to get a contract at Bulgarian club PFC Ludogorets,…

Flying Eagles Chief Coach John Obuh has indicated the need for an early preparation for his team ahead of the African Youth Championship coming up in January. Obuh disclosed this in a brief chat with www.brila.net’s Pius Idoko where he reiterated the need for the Flying Eagles to begin early preparation ahead of the AYC. The Nigeria U-20 team sealed their qualification in style on Saturday at the Agege Stadium in Lagos as they thumped their counterparts from Mauritania 5-0. The Flying Eagles scored two goals in the first half and did more in the second half…

Chelsea and Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois failed to report for training on Monday as doubts over his future at Stamford Bridge intensified. It is understood that the 26-year-old was absent from the Blues’ Cobham training base despite being due to make his return from a summer break. Courtois, who has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, was handed an extended holiday after helping Belgium to a third-place finish at the World Cup. However, it is believed Courtois failed to show up amid reports he has already told new Blues boss Maurizio Sarri he is…

Tanzanian football team Captain and Genk forward, Mbwanna Samatha has lauded the emergence of Emmanuel Amunike as Coach of the National team. In a chat with www.brila.net’s Yinka Oyedele, the KAA Genk of Belgium forward stated that he is excited and very much looking forward to the idea of working with newly unveiled Coach. Samatha spoke to www.brila.net from his base in Belgium that he also believes the former Golden Eaglets of Nigeria coach will help take Tanzania football to the next level. The 47-year-old Amunike penned a two-year deal to take over from Salum Mayanga, who was sacked…

Super Falconets Coach Chris Danjuma has admitted that his U-20 National team side lost their first group game to a more tactical Germany team. The Falconets lost 1-0 to the three-time World Champions, Germany in their opening Group C game at the 2018 FIFA Women’s World Cup going on in France. Speaking to www.brila.net’s Pius Idoko, Coach Christopher Danjuma admits that he lost to a more tactical and disciplined European side. Danjuma noted that the German’s, even without the ball were tactically discipline, believing that was responsible for their victory. Stefanie Sanders fired in from close…

Former Golden Eaglets Head Coach Emmanuel Amunike has vowed to give his very best in handling the Tanzanian National Football team. Amunike made the remarks while speaking to journalists after his unveiling has the New Coach of The African Country on Monday Evening. “This is new page of my career,” he declared after he was announced as coach of the Taifa Stars. “I am a professional coach who believes any professional should be able to work anywhere. “I am happy with the contract and I am ready to give my best as a coach in any…

Manchester United have rejected a players-plus-cash offer from Barcelona for World Cup-winning midfielder Paul Pogba, according to a report. The Red Devils are said to have been offered £45m upfront, as well as central-defensive target Yerry Mina and midfielder Andre Gomes Sky Sport Italia claims that United have rebuffed Barca’s latest approach, however, as they do not want to sell the 25-year-old. Pogba was brought back to Old Trafford in a record-breaking deal two years ago, but has since endured mixed fortunes under manager Jose Mourinho. Following a positive showing for France at the World Cup, though, Mourinho now intends…

Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, has completed his move to Spain where ‎he is set to sign for Levante after passing medicals at the La Liga side. Belgian side, KAA Gent decided to cash in this summer, instead of losing the 23-year-old for free next year. Moses narrowly missed out on the Super Eagles’ World Cup squad due to a thigh injury sustained in camp. ¡Welcome to #LevanteUD, @Simon27Moses! 🐸🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/oDQcz0CXvx — Levante UD 🐸 (@LevanteUD) August 6, 2018