Author: Brila

The 23-man Super Eagles to represent Nigeria in Russia have been unveiled, with Chelsea’s Olaoluwa Aina and Bursaspor’s Mikel Agu missing out. Brila.net presents seven big players in the team who Nigerians are really counting on to deliver and do the job for the Super Eagles at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. John Obi Mikel Captain Fantastic, Super Eagles Skipper, John Mikel Obi is first on the list of the players Nigerians are really looking at to deliver by playing a major role on and off the pitch in Russia. Mikel, 30, Already a veteran figure on International…

Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has finally announced his 23-man World Cup squad with Chelsea’s Ola Aina and Bursaspor’s Mikel Agu missing out. This was confirmed by the NFF Via their Twitter handle a few minutes ago, their opening game at the World Cup is against Croatia on June 16. Super Eagles 23-man squad for 2018 World Cup: (Goalkeepers) Ikechukwu Ezenwa Francis Uzoho Daniel Akpeyi (Defenders) Leon Balogun William Troost-Ekong Kenneth Omeruo Bryan Idowu Chidozie Awaziem Shehu Abdullahi Elderson Echiejile Tyronne Ebuehi (Midfielders) Mikel Obi Ogenyi Onazi Joel Obi John Ogu Wilfred Ndidi Oghenekaro Etebo (Forwards) Odion Ighalo Ahmed…

Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 2-1 to the Three Lions at Wembley in their penultimate match before their 2018 World Cup campaign gets underway. Gary Cahill opened the scoring after just seven minutes to get Gareth Southgate’s side off to a flying start, and captain Harry Kane then netted a deserved second towards the end of a dominant first-half display. Nigeria pulled a goal back through Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi in the opening stages of the second half, though, and England were forced to hold off a fightback from the Super Eagles to pick up the victory. ENGLAND (3-1-4-2): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Cahill; Dier; Trippier, Lingard (Loftus-Cheek 67′), Alli (Delph…

Midfield warlord Ogenyi Onazi has given full marks to the present Nigeria Football Federation administration headed by Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick for raising the bar in general care and welfare for the various National Football Teams. Speaking in London on Friday, less than 24 hours before a prestige friendly against England’s Three Lions at the Wembley Stadium, Onazi commended the hard work and conscious efforts that have led to improvements in travelling and accommodation arrangements, kitting, friendly matches and fiscal transparency. “I don’t like to compare administrations, but we must say for a fact that the present NFF…

German tactician Gernot Rohr has opted for Torino’s Joel Obi ahead of Oghenekaro Etebo, to replace the recuperating Wilfred Ndidi in the line up against England. Both Ogenyi Onazi and Joel Obi will be the ball winners for the Nigerian side with the captain, Mikel Obi, pulling the midfield strings slightly ahead. Chelsea’s Victor Moses and Alex Iwobi will operate from the flanks as inverted wingers with Odion Ighalo leading the line, keeping Crotone’s forward Simmy Nwankwo on the Substitute bench. Possible Starting XI Francis Uzoho; Abdullahi Shehu; William Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun, Bryan Idowu, Joel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi, John Mikel…

Nigeria’s World Cup kit had plenty of people talking before it was released on June 1st with a couple of weeks to tournament’s first game.

Super Eagles and KAA Gent winger, Moses Simon, has been officially ruled out of the 2018 World Cup in Russia due to the thigh injury sustained in camp.

Harry Kane will make history in Russia when he becomes the youngest player to captain England at a World Cup, the Spurs’ star will start against Super Eagles on Saturday. England Manager Gareth Southgate earlier named the 24-year-old meticulous professional the Captain ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup. Meanwhile, another Tottenham’s player Eric Dier is likely to anchor England’s midfield in Henderson’s absence while Trippier will be given the opportunity to nail down a right wing-back position for which Alexander-Arnold now provides genuine competition. Predicted line-up England (3-5-2): Jordan Pickford; Kyle Walker; John Stones, Harry Maguire; Kieran Trippier, Dele Alli,…

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Dele Ajiboye has disclosed the decision to shift focus from his World Cup disappointment to winning the NPFL Trophy with Plateau United. The CHAN Eagles star said being at the Eagles provisional training camp has added to his level of experience as a goalkeeper in an interview published on the ScoreNigeria. However, Ajiboye said he would have loved to be in Russia for the World Cup, but Allah knows best. “I did not feel bad that I was dropped because I believe in destiny,” “So, I think it was not my time.., the plateau United man stated. Dele…

French Tactician, Zinedine Zidane surprised the football world again by stepping down as Real Madrid coach just days after winning the prestigious Champions League. Zidane had just won his third successive UEFA Champions League title on Saturday, becoming the first manager to win the European Cup three times in a row. There is nothing that illustrates this better than his record of being the only player in history to win the World Cup and the European Champions while being named the best player at each tournament. Brila.net is taking a look at the three biggest of Zidane’s record, from being…