Author: Brila

Nigeria’s chances to excel at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup will receive a major boost from the government as Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung assured players of the Falconets Squad. According to the Sports Minister,  all matters of their welfare at the competition will be catered to by the Federal Government. The Falconets have reached two previous finals of the competition, but lost on both occasions to Germany. Thus in a bid to improve the team’s chances, Dalung insists motivation will be crucial to help them go one step further in France. As part of efforts to…

Retired Wolves and Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Onuoha Ikeme will be offered a coaching role with the team according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The decision to offer him a coaching role was revealed by the body’s General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi who also disclosed that the 32-year-old will be sent on a coaching course before being integrated into the Super Eagles technical crew setup. Carl Ikeme announced his retirement from football on medical advice last week having recently gone into complete remission after chemotherapy treatment for acute leukemia. He was diagnosed with the dreaded Cancer before…

Brazil and PSG Superstar Neymar has admitted he exaggerated some of his reactions after being fouled during the World Cup in Russia. In a sponsor’s video broadcast on several Brazilian TV networks, the striker accepts criticism for the first time and promises to pick himself up. The Brazilian superstar scored two goals in the tournament and was not too disappointing until his team got knocked out by Belgium in the quarterfinals, but fans and players have spoken much more about his theatrics on the pitch, which included dives, rolling and frequent arguing with referees. “You may think I exaggerate. And sometimes…

Portuguese Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has officially arrived in Turin and is there to stay to begin preseason training for the 2018-19 campaign. Ronaldo, who suffered elimination with Portugal against Uruguay in the last-16 in Russia, has since enjoyed a family holiday in addition to commercial obligations. The 33-year-old made his annual CR7 brand tour of China with Nike as thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, in addition, more relaxing time with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez. Juventus are currently in the middle of their U.S. preseason tour but Ronaldo will not be joining them…

Greek Super League side PAOK Thessaloniki have joined and are now ahead of others in the race to sign Nigeria and Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom. PAOK have been working on a deal to sign the 22-year-old forward for one and a half months now and negotiations were conducted in secrecy according to reports. In a report published by Gazzetta.gr, Akpom is expected in Thessaloniki to finalize his transfer from Arsenal in the coming days. Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyichukwu Udeze was a former Player and Captain of the Greek side, during and after representing Nigeria at the 2002 Korea/Japan…

Nigeria Super Falconets on Saturday beat Austrian Clubside FC Wacker 4-0 in a warm-up friendly ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup taking place in France. The Chris Danjuma-led side hammered Austrian Women League top flight team, FC Wacker Innsbruck 4-0 in their final pre-tournament friendly in Tirol on Saturday, with a brace from top scorer Rasheedat Ajibade and one each from Adebisi Saheed and Chinyere Igboamalu. Earlier, the Nigerian ladies had spanked another Austrian top flight side, FC Bergheim 3-0.Saturday’s match in Tirol. The Super Falconets will be taking on European powerhouse, Germany, in their…

Ivorian Club, Williamsville AC yesterday overcame Enyimba 2-0 in the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup Group C match at the Stade Robert Champroux to climb on top of the table. Enyimba has now moved down to third place on the table and could miss qualification for the next round unless it improves its away form. Both teams launched attacks in the opening stages of the game, but it was Enyimba, who dominated possession as it searched for an early goal. Williamsville broke the deadlock through N’da Koussi, who beat Dauda with a powerful shot to make it 1-0…

Henry Onyekuru scored his second goal for Turkish club, Galatasaray in their 1-0 win against Club Africain at the Olympic Stadium, Rades on Saturday. Onyekuru who replaced Algerian midfielder Sofiane Feghouli netted the winning goal in third minute of added time. The 21-year-old forward has now featured in four pre-season games for Galatasaray with one start. Onyekuru also provided an assist in Galatasary’s 3-0 win against Sakaryaspor on Thursday.

Manchester United suffered a 4-1 defeat to English rivals Liverpool in their International Champions Cup meeting in Michigan on Saturday night. Andreas Pereira’s long-range free kick had cancelled out a penalty from Sadio Mane, but Daniel Sturridge, Sheyi Ojo and Xherdan Shaqiri netted in the second period to hand Liverpool the bragging rights in the pre-season clash. United will continue their tour of the United States with a clash against European champions Real Madrid on Tuesday night, while Liverpool are back in action against Napoli next weekend.

Chelsea have accepted a €75million bid from Manchester United for star man Willian, according to the latest reports. The winger is reportedly a target for Barcelona this summer, with the Catalan giants already having three bids rejected. The La Liga champions eventually completed the signing of Malcom for Bordeaux after being put off by the £70m asking price for Willian. Jose Mourinho is apparently keen on securing a reunion with the 29-year-old, who he coach at Stamford Bridge. Now, Italian outlet Tuttosport claims that the Brazil international is finally nearing an exit, with Chelsea prepared to accept United’s £66.5m offer. The Sun recently claimed that the…