Author: Brila

General secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has stated that the junior Terenga Lions have posted a commanding performance in their route to the semi final of the ongoing U20 Africa cup of nations so far but wants the Flying Eagles of Nigeria to simply keep their own focus on the next game which is the semi final tie against Mali.  Sanusi speaking in a chat with www.brila.netsaid the Flying Eagles team have done well to have achieved the first task of picking the FIFA U20 world cup ticket and now comes the next target of trying…

FC Ifeanyi Uba forward, Alakwe Chijioke a.k.a English Striker has set his sights at the next fixture against Heartland FC and declared that they would go all out to steal a win. Chijioke stated that Heartland FC, being the home team, would be under serious pressure and FCIU would take full advantage of the situation. “We will get back to our winning way in the next game. We are away in the next game in okigwe against Heartland. Remember when a team is away the pressure is on the home team and we will use it to our advantage in…

MFM FC boss, Fidelis Ilechukwu as downplayed talks that his side look good to emerge overall winner of the NPFL. Ilechukwu in a chat with www.brila.net said the good run experienced by his team so far notwithstanding, they would need to work extra hard. MFM FC beat Remo Stars 1-0 in an away tie and Ilechukwu singled out his defence line for praises. “We have a youthful side and Remo was a big test and I give it to my team while I want to say big thank you to Joshua who is the youngest defender in the NPFL and…

Henry Onyekuru has said he doesn’t feel threatened by the arrival of new signing and league top goal scorer, Mbaye Diagne to Galatasaray, positing that he will only help the team challenge more at all fronts.

Gombe United coach, Isa Ladan Bosso has lamented that his players are beginning to feel the effect of lengthy trips in the course of the league, hence the 2-0 loss to FC Ifeanyi Ubah in a matchday 7 NPFL fixture. Bosso told www.brila.net that fatigue is a major factor, however, he noted some key areas his side needs to improve on. “We have identified our mistakes but the issue of fatigue is beginning to set in with the players but we will see how we can manage it ahead of next game. If you are coaching a team from the…

League debutants, Kada Stars lack maturity in attack and this has been the bane of the team’s progress so far in the NPFL according to team handler, Usman Abubakar who also says he would have to re-orientate his players to upgrade to NPFL standard. Abubakar told www.brila.net that indecision as a result of immaturity has been a major set back in the team which has seen them struggle to get desired goals. “There is lack of maturity in our play. This is a team that needs 2-3 years to plan so that they can be mature. Most of these players…

FC Ifeanyi Ubah manager, Uche Okagbue has boldly declared in a chat with www.brila.net that his team is on a mission to prove doubters wrong as the target is to win the NPFL. Okagbue, who has successfully guided FC Ifeanyi Ubah to the top of Group B of the NPFL in 7 matches played, revealed that the turning point was the loss to Abia Warriors earlier in the season. “Right from the day we lost to Abia Warriors, I told the team not to fret because we would make up and we have done so. We have the depth and…

James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens born September 12, 1913, was an African-American track and field athlete and four-time Olympic gold medalist in the 1936 Games.

Frank Lampard’s Derby County are set to confirm the signing of former Celtic and Super Eagles defender, Efe Ambrose according to a report published via TEAMtalk.

Vice President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation Uyi Akpata has stated that the NCF is very proud to have been considered by the International Cricket Council as one of the countries to host the ICC world cup trophy tour for three days from the 11th to the 13th of February which is even more than the usual one or two days the trophy spends in most countries it tours.