Author: Brila

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…

Super Eagles winger, Samuel Kalu, has left Belgian Jupiler side, KAA Gent, to link up with French Ligue 1 side, Girondins Bordeaux on a five- year deal. Bordeaux announced on Sunday that they have reached an agreement with Gent for the transfer of the talented winger. Ce sera le 🔟 pour Samuel Kalu ! #AucunLienFilsUnique pic.twitter.com/BUEnaGSLfx — FC Girondins de Bordeaux (@girondins) August 6, 2018 Kalu comes in as a direct replacement for Brazilian winger Malcom who joined Spanish champions Barcelona this summer for €30m from Bordeaux.

England forward Marcus Rashford has been handed the iconic Number 10 Jersey at Manchester United ahead of the incoming 2018/2019 EPL Season. It remains to be seen whether the change from his former No 19 jersey means Rashford will given a more important role in Jose Mourinho’s attack next season. Rashford revealed his delight at the decision on Instagram, posting a photo of him wearing the jersey with the caption: ‘Wearing the shirt worn by United legends, honoured #MR10.’ United’s squad was boosted by the presence of Rashford and Phil Jones after Mourinho was able to include…

Belgium Number one Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has told new Chelsea Manager Maurizio Sarri he wants to leave the Stamford Bridge Clubside. The Belgian goalkeeper reportedly met with the Italian following the Community Shield defeat to Manchester City at Wembley. And with Sarri open to selling players not committed, Courtois, with a year left on his deal, has made his intentions apparent, according to ESPN. The Blues boss reiterated his desire to hear directly from Courtois if he wanted to push through a move before to Real Madrid before the end of the month.

Brila.net is taking a look at the top five Super Eagles players to watch out for as the 2018/2019 Premier League Football returns after the World Cup break.   Leon Balogun [Brighton & Hove Albion]: Brighton bagged the experienced Super Eagles defender just before the summer World Cup kicked off and will be hoping to benefit from his talents. The Super Eagles defender is surely a player to have in the ranks for any team and if he can be able to help David Wagner’s stem the number of goals they will let through, then there’s no limit…