Author: Brila

Wikki Tourist of Bauchi player, Ayobami Asekunowo has described his sides present position in the NPFL as very disturbing. Speaking with www.brila.net, Ayobami noted that amassing 9 points from 8 matches and sitting 8th on the 12-team Group A log remains really disturbing even as he expressed optimism that the team would not go down. “Its really disturbing to me because we lost at home against Sunshine and we have not gotten any point away and we still have two outstanding matches. Regardless, I believe if we get these points then play away and hopefully get 3 or 1 point…

Former national U-20 team left back, Mustapha Abdullahi has called on members of the present Flying Eagles team to remain focused and believe they would soar high at the world cup in Poland. Mustapha, who plays for Locomotiv Poldiv of Bulgaria told www.brila.net that it would be in the interest of the entire squad if the players all agree to work as a unit and focus on the task ahead of the at the 2019 FIFA U-20 world cup. “They must work hard and never stop believing because without self belief one can achieve nothing”, he stated. Wikki player describes…

Coach of Nigeria’s women wrestling team Akuh Purity has expressed confidence in the ability of the Nigeria women wrestling contingent to do well at the world rankings tournament which begins today in Bulgaria. 

Coach of Nigeria and FIBA Africa Zone 3 basketball clubs champion Rivers Hoopers Ogoh Odaudu has confirmed that his side are now ready to participate at the inaugural edition of the newly introduced FIBA Afro basketball league as Hoopers depart on match day to Morocco.

President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation Ahmadu Musa Kida has stated that the Nigeria senior men basketball national team D’Tigers will shock the world at the 2019 FIBA world cup in China. 

Scott Parker has been left to pick up the reins at relegation-threatened Fulham following the sacking of Claudio Ranieri as manager.

Former Falcons coach Christopher Danjuma has backed Nigeria’s women national team to come good despite the team’s opening 4-1 defeat to Austria at the ongoing Cyprus cup tournament.

Bendel Insurance player, Charles Omokaro has revealed how difficult the NPFL has been for his side following a return to topflight football in Nigeria after a decade.

Nigeria’s number one female squash player, Yemisi Olatunji has lamented government neglect and explained the reason behind her ‘Go Fund Me’ project, stating that it is simply a way to source for funds to aid her career growth. Yemisi who conquered all comers at the 2018 National Sports Festival told www.brila.net that the move is just to make up for the inadequacies of the government in the aspect of athlete development and sponsorship. “The reason or idea behind the Go-Fund-Me account is to be able to assist me with my career growth for 2019. This is because the government is not helping…

Rivers United player, Kehinde Samson Adedipe has stated in clear terms that his move away from Sunshine Stars of Akure was because of the bigger pay offered him. Speaking with www.brila.net, Kehinde noted that Rivers United sought his services while he was at Sunshine Stars because of the hard work he put in and have moved because of the pay, he would do same if another team offers him a bigger pay than what Rivers United currently doles out “Rivers United wanted me which is why they came calling at my former club, the same way if a better deal comes…