Author: Brila

The Nigerian legion in Egypt’s Premier league keeps growing, with the latest addition being Onoriode Odah, who joined Enppi on a two-year deal.

Super Eagles duo of Elderson Uwa Echiejile and Ahmed Musa have joined other well meaning Nigerians in wishing their fans a happy Celebrations on Eid-Mubarak. As Monaco left back, Elderson was the first to drop his message via his social media handle on Tuesday Morning wishing all his Muslim brothers and sisters a happy Eid Mubarak celebration. Meanwhile, Former Leicester forward who is a muslim sent his own message across via his verified Twitter handle with a picture of himself and Shehu Abdullahi. Musa’s message reads: Happy Eid Mubarak celebrations to my brothers and sisters in islam. …

Belgium Captain and Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard has reportedly told the club that he will only agree to a new contract if they are able to drag themselves back into the Champions League. The Blues have missed out on a top-four spot in two of the last three seasons, and will play Europa League football this term by virtue of their fifth-placed finish in 2017-18. Hazard was heavily linked with a move to Madrid this summer, but has since confirmed that he will not be leaving before the European transfer deadline on August 31. However, Hazard has so far offered…

The Manchester United board has reportedly dismissed speculation that they are looking to replace manager Jose Mourinho with former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane. Zidane has been out of work since leaving Madrid at the end of last season, just days after becoming the first manager to win three successive Champions League titles. Speculation had linked the France legend with a switch to Manchester amid growing uncertainty regarding the future of Mourinho. Pressure is mounting on the Portuguese boss following numerous reports of fallouts with players, growing discontent at the team’s style of play and the 19-point…

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he has yet to come to a decision regarding his future as a coach. The Frenchman officially brought down the curtain on his 22-year managerial spell with the Gunners at the end of last season. Wenger was initially expected to make a decision after the World Cup but, in an interview with Corse Matin, the 68-year-old stated that he plans to take a little longer to make up his mind. “I decided not to decide,” Wenger told the Corsican publication while on holiday on the French island. “I was intoxicated…

Former Eagles forward Gbolahan Salami has joined Turkish ‎First League side Denizlispor on a free transfer. The former Sunshine stars player scored 4 goals in 18 appearances for Kazakh team FC Irtysh Pavlodar before penning a one-year deal with the Turkish side. Salami had earlier pulled out of a move to Tunisian side Etoile Sportive du Sahel before signing for Denizlispor. The Turkish outfit announced the signing of via their club Twitter handle The striker has featured for NPFL sides, Sunshine Stars, Shooting Stars and Warri Wolves before moving to Finland side KuPS in February 2016. Salami…

Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun, had a dream debut in the EPL on Sunday; helping his team, Brighton & Hove Albion, to a stunning 3-2 win over Manchester United. The Nigeria international said he had spoken about the pace of the Premier League with his new team-mates and that he had expected Sunday’s game to be a lot quicker. ‘But they told me this is always the kind of game you play against United,’ Balogun added. ‘They like to slow it down a little bit sometimes.’ Liverpool overcame Crystal Palace 2-0 on Thursday night. Balogun’s Brighton…

Nigeria escaped the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) hammer on Monday before the deadline given by the world football governing body. Following the decision of the Bureau of the FIFA Council of 13 August 2018 concerning the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), FIFA received confirmations that the legitimate leadership of the NFF under President Amaju Melvin Pinnick and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi has been given back effective control of the NFF and its offices. In view of these circumstances, FIFA deems that the conditions set by the decision of the Bureau of the FIFA Council have now been met and…

The football season has finally returned and www.brila.net is bringing you the top five super Eagles stars who were in top form for their respective Clubs across Europe. (1) Wilfred Oyinye Ndidi, Leicester City Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi was in top form for Leicester City over the weekend and was on for the entire duration when the Foxes beat Wolves 2-0. (2) Alexander Iwobi, Arsenal Alexander Iwobi was also impressive in the Gunners side that lost 3-2 to Maurizio Sarri-led Chelsea side on Saturday at the Stamford Bridge. The 22-year-old forward assisted Mikhitaryan and also got the equalizer when…

RB Leipzig have made an improved third bid of £22million to EPL side Everton for Nigerian-born English forward Ademola Lookman. The Bundesliga side already had two offers for Lookman rejected this summer, of £12m and £14m, but they have maintained an interest in the England under-21 international and on Sunday they raised their offer by a further £8m. That would make it RB Leipzig’s biggest ever signing and manager Ralf Rangnick has made his signing a priority this summer. Lookman spent the second half of last season on loan at Leipzig and he has told Everton that he would…