Author: Brila

Some of the biggest names in goalkeeping have joined forces to send a touching tribute to retiring Wolves keeper Carl Ikeme. Barcelona star Marc Ter Stegen, Iker Casillas, Joe Hart and Peter Schmeichel recorded video messages showing their support to Ikeme, who has quit the game aged 32. Ikeme has just been given the all-clear after a successful battle with leukaemia but has decided to retire to spend more time with his family. Wolves spread the word around the goalkeepers’ union asking for players from across the globe and covering all levels to take part in sending Ikeme their best wishes.…

In an interview with Wolves, Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme disclosed that the decision, taken on medical advice, hadn’t sunk in yet. Here are his thoughts in full on having to retire from the game – and putting his health first. “It’s been a tough year, I can’t explain how long it’s been. I got back home about six weeks ago after the doctor told me I was in remission. I’m happy to be home, be back at the club to see a few old faces, and just catch up with everyone again. I haven’t really been to Wolverhampton for…

Tributes from Super Eagles players poured in for Carl Ikeme on Friday after the Nigeria international and Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper announced his retirement. The 32-year-old had in July revealed that he was in “complete remission” after “a tough year and intense chemotherapy”. Ikeme who kept six clean sheets in ten games for Nigeria and never lost a competitive game while in action for the Super Eagles posted a statement on Instagram thanking everyone: “After advice from the doctors I have taken the decision to retire. “It’s not a sad day for me but one to look back with fondness and…

Arsenal Manager Unai Emery has confirmed he will work with Nigeria international Alex Iwobi for several more seasons.

Chelsea has been dealt a transfer blow by AS Monaco in the pursuit for Russian star Aleksandr Golovin; the clearest indication it is better to have Michael Emenalo as an ally rather than an adversary.

Super Eagles and Wolves Goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has made the decision to retire from football after winning a battle against Cancer on medical advice. Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukaemia a year ago. After a prolonged treatment, he recently revealed he was in remission. Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi said: “Having been at the club since the age of 14, Carl is far more than just a player in our eyes – he is our brother and an important part of our family. “When Carl came to tell us his news, yes there was sadness, but also…

World Cup star Luka Modric will lead the challenge against a decade-long dominance of Fifa’s best player award by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Modric, the Croatia captain who was named the tournament’s best player, joined five-time winners Ronaldo and Messi among 10 candidates announced by Fifa on Tuesday (Wednesday NZT). For the first time, Fifa has opened voting within days of the World Cup, where Ronaldo and Messi both exited in the round of 16. Varane is the only defender selected by a Fifa expert panel which did not pick Brazil star Neymar. The 13-man panel included…

Super Eagles and Kano Pillars Forward Junior Lokosa has once again failed to secure a deal with after undergoing trials for the second time in Europe. Lokosa reportedly impressed in training with the Norwegian league side SK Brann, but today it was announced he will not be offered a contract. According to a Norway Media outfit, aftenposten.no Lokosa’s agent, Abiodun Tella claimed that his client was traveling for a routine medical before signing a straight contract but in reality, SK Brann wanted to see how the striker fitted into the squad, in terms of his personality and abilities. ”Maybe the manager…

Super Falconets Chief Coach Chris Danjuma has revealed his plans on how to stop tournaments favourite and Group opponents, Germany. Danjuma in a brief chat with www.brila.net after releasing his 21-man final squad for the FIFA Mundial disclose his plans on how to stop the Germans also known as European Powerhouse. The Nigerian tactician said after watching the German ladies thrash their Dutch counterpart 5-1 in a pre-world cup friendly match, he will not give them space to run & to launch balls forward. Danjuma stressed that blocking every possible space to run is the only way…

Falconets and Bayelsa Queens attacking Midfielder Saheed Adebisi has called for more support for the team ahead of the FIFA U-20 World Cup taking place in France. Speaking in an interview with www.brila.net, Adebisi emphasized on the need for more support from fans and the Football Federation in order to ensure the success of the team in France. On Thursday Night, Coach Chris Danjuma released his final 21-woman list for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup billed for August 5-24 in France. FULL SQUAD Goalkeepers [3]: Okeke Onyinyechukwu [Edo Queens]; Nnadozie Chiamaka [Rivers Angels]; Akarekor Rita  [Sunshine Queens] Defenders…