Author: Brila

The World Cup, Russia 2018 was over for the Super Eagles of Nigeria when they fell, albeit gallantly to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina side in the city of St Petersburg. The Eagles only needed a draw to go through to the second round but conceded a second goal in the dying minutes of the game. Although the Super Eagles were the first African country to qualify for Russia 2018 even with a game to spare, a spate of poor results in the run-up to the World Cup did realistic lower the expectation of the fans. The Eagles beat Argentina in…

Former Nigeria international, Ifeanyi Udeze has urged the Nigeria Football Federation [NFF] to tighten the wage discrepancy between the senior men and women national teams.

Super Falcons and Avant Guingamp of France forward, Desire Oparanozie has revealed her most memorable moment in the colours of Nigeria. Speaking as a guest on Brila Fm, the former Bayelsa Queens striker said every moment in the Green and White Jersey is beautiful. “After further pressure, Oparanozie was forced to disclose the most memorable moment which was in the 2016 African Women Cup of Nations in Cameroon where she scored the only and winning goal. Desire netted the winner for the Super Falcons in the 85th minute to hand Nigeria their 10th AWCON title right there in front of…

Super Eagles right back Tyronne Ebuehi has resumed pre-season training with his new side and Portuguese Primeira Liga giants Benfica. The 22-year- old defender, who featured for Nigeria at the World Cup in Russia against Iceland, joined Benfica prior to the World Cup from Dutch First division side ADO Den Haag. In a press release published on their official website, Benfica noted that Ebuehi adapted quickly and participated in another demanding morning session, and his welcome was reserved for the end of training. Ebuehi will hope he can continue the momentum as he hopes to cement…

Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru has joined Galatasaray temporarily for next season after a brief stint in the Belgian top-flight that was hampered by injury. Following his €8 million move to Goodison Park in June 2016, the 21-year-old was loaned out immediately to Anderlecht because of his inability to secure a work permit in the UK. Onyekuru scored 10 goals in 28 appearances for the Purple and White before suffering a knee injury against Eupen in December that ruled him out for the rest of the 2017-18 campaign. ✒ #Galatasaray are glad to make the signing of Henry…

Serena Williams is in the Wimbledon final after beating Julia Görges 6-2, 6-4, in the semi-final, and will now play Angelique Kerber in the final on Saturday. That match will be a reprise of the 2016 final, which Williams won 7-5, 6-3. Serena has now won 20 consecutive matches at Wimbledon. And while Kerber is playing ever so well, and has beaten Williams twice before, it seems likely the run will stretch to 21 before the weekend is over. “I didn’t expect to play this well so quickly into my comeback,” Williams said courtside. “It’s not inevitable for me to…

Maurizio Sarri is in final negotiations with former club Napoli as he edges closer to taking charge at Chelsea, says the Serie A club’s president. Chelsea have also joined Manchester City in the race to sign Napoli’s £50m-rated midfielder Jorginho. Antonio Conte took charge of Chelsea’s pre-season training at the weekend, but the Italian has now been shown the exit door at the Bridge.

Angelique Kerber progressed to her second Wimbledon final in three years as she eased past Jelena Ostapenko on Centre Court on Thursday.

According to multiple reports in England and Italy, Chelsea have sacked their Manager, Antonio Conte.

ANTONIO CONTE has been sacked by Chelsea in a meeting today after two years in charge at Stamford Bridge, according to reports from Cobham. More to follow…