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Chelsea and Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois failed to report for training on Monday as doubts over his future at Stamford Bridge intensified. It is understood that the 26-year-old was absent from the Blues’ Cobham training base despite being due to make his return from a summer break. Courtois, who has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, was handed an extended holiday after helping Belgium to a third-place finish at the World Cup. However, it is believed Courtois failed to show up amid reports he has already told new Blues boss Maurizio Sarri he is…

Tanzanian football team Captain and Genk forward, Mbwanna Samatha has lauded the emergence of Emmanuel Amunike as Coach of the National team. In a chat with www.brila.net’s Yinka Oyedele, the KAA Genk of Belgium forward stated that he is excited and very much looking forward to the idea of working with newly unveiled Coach. Samatha spoke to www.brila.net from his base in Belgium that he also believes the former Golden Eaglets of Nigeria coach will help take Tanzania football to the next level. The 47-year-old Amunike penned a two-year deal to take over from Salum Mayanga, who was sacked…

Super Falconets Coach Chris Danjuma has admitted that his U-20 National team side lost their first group game to a more tactical Germany team. The Falconets lost 1-0 to the three-time World Champions, Germany in their opening Group C game at the 2018 FIFA Women’s World Cup going on in France. Speaking to www.brila.net’s Pius Idoko, Coach Christopher Danjuma admits that he lost to a more tactical and disciplined European side. Danjuma noted that the German’s, even without the ball were tactically discipline, believing that was responsible for their victory. Stefanie Sanders fired in from close…

Former Golden Eaglets Head Coach Emmanuel Amunike has vowed to give his very best in handling the Tanzanian National Football team. Amunike made the remarks while speaking to journalists after his unveiling has the New Coach of The African Country on Monday Evening. “This is new page of my career,” he declared after he was announced as coach of the Taifa Stars. “I am a professional coach who believes any professional should be able to work anywhere. “I am happy with the contract and I am ready to give my best as a coach in any…

Manchester United have rejected a players-plus-cash offer from Barcelona for World Cup-winning midfielder Paul Pogba, according to a report. The Red Devils are said to have been offered £45m upfront, as well as central-defensive target Yerry Mina and midfielder Andre Gomes Sky Sport Italia claims that United have rebuffed Barca’s latest approach, however, as they do not want to sell the 25-year-old. Pogba was brought back to Old Trafford in a record-breaking deal two years ago, but has since endured mixed fortunes under manager Jose Mourinho. Following a positive showing for France at the World Cup, though, Mourinho now intends…

Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, has completed his move to Spain where ‎he is set to sign for Levante after passing medicals at the La Liga side. Belgian side, KAA Gent decided to cash in this summer, instead of losing the 23-year-old for free next year. Moses narrowly missed out on the Super Eagles’ World Cup squad due to a thigh injury sustained in camp. ¡Welcome to #LevanteUD, @Simon27Moses! 🐸🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/oDQcz0CXvx — Levante UD 🐸 (@LevanteUD) August 6, 2018

Super Falcons and Guingamp forward Desire Oparanozie has applauded the U-20 National team despite their 1-0 loss to Germany in their Monday’s opening Group D match. A second-half strike by Stefanie Saunders gave Germany maximum victory over Nigeria in Saint-Malo on Monday but Ajibade thinks there are lots of positives gained from the defeat. Good game ladies. Wasn’t the result we hoped for, but of course…lots of room for improvement. Thursday will surely be a better date. Heads up💪 @ Stade Marville https://t.co/rezMwhumQ9 — oparanozie desire (@oparanozie9) August 6, 2018 The Falcons striker who watched the match Live at the…

Super Eagles Legend and Former Golden Eaglets Coach Emmanuel Amunike has been confirmed as the new head Coach of the Tanzanian national team. The 47-year-old Amunike penned a two-year deal to take over from Salum Mayanga, who was sacked for poor results. The former Super Eagles and Barcelona forward led Nigeria U-17 team to World Cup glory in 2015 and has managed several clubs including Sudan’s Al Khartoum, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hazm amongst others. Amunike’s top target will be to attempt to get the Taifa Stars Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign back on track. Tanzania are…

Turkish Clubside, Yeni Malatyaspor has confirmed the impending arrival of Alex Song after agreeing to terms on principle with the Cameroonian. Malatyaspor is aiming at strengthening their team having recently signed up Brazilian player, Guilherme are now close to taking up Alex Song from Rubin Kazan. The Turkish side are paying for the services of Super Eagles and AFCON 2013 hero, Sunday Mba who joined in 2015 after securing a move away from French side, Bastia. More Follows…

Nigeria Super Falconets on Monday afternoon lost 1-0 to Germany in their first Group game at the U20 Women World Cup going on in France. A second-half goal from Stefanie Sanders earned Germany a 1-0 victory over the Falconets in their Group D U20 Women’s World Cup encounter at the Stade de Marville in Saint-Malo. The physical German side tossed the ball around in the early exchanges and attacked with intent. The Falconets, were, however, very composed at the back with Chidinma Okeke marshaling the defense line and almost leveled matters in the 72nd minute. Efih’s right-footed drive…