Author: Brila

It appears fans of Al Nassr are a little bit excited about the signing of Super Eagles – after he was mobbed at the airport on his arrival in the city. The 25-year-old touched down at King Khaled International Airport to a hero’s welcome on Thursday. And the Super Eagles striker was promptly mobbed by supporters of the club, who had gathered there to greet their new superstar. Musa’s move to the Saudi club from Leicester City was confirmed last week, and he could yet make his debut in as soon as the League resume on 30th August. Musa left the former Premier…

Al-Nassr fans gave a hero welcome to Super Eagles World Cup star Ahmed Musa after making his anticipated transfer from Leicester City to Al-Nassr recently. Musa left Premier League side Leicester for the Saudi Professional League (SPL) side Al-Nassr, the Saudi Arabian club announced on August 3. Large number of #ALNASSR fans were there at King Khaled Int’l Airport to welcome Ahmed Musa @Ahmedmusa718! 2/3 pic.twitter.com/Ep5qqDiUIl — AlNassr FC (@AlNassrSaudiFCe) August 10, 2018 Al-Nassr said Musa had signed a four-year contract but did not disclose the transfer fee but thought to be £25m plus. The 25-year-old arrived in…

Super Eagles and Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho has issued a warning to Manchester United that he is coming to score another Old Trafford goal tonight. The former Manchester City striker Iheanacho also reckons everyone at his old club will cheer him on in Friday night’s showpiece season opener at Old Trafford. The Super Eagles star scored the winner there in a 2-1 Manchester Derby triumph almost two years ago and is determined to hit the back of the net at United’s home again after rediscovering his best form this pre-season. Iheanacho said: “I think everyone is…

The Tanzania head Coach job could be a poison chalice for Emmanuel Amuneke if he fails, his former national teammate, Samson Siasia has told Brila.net.

Leicester City duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho are set to start for Leicester City tonight as the foxes take on Manchester United in the EPL Opening fixture. Iheanacho was Leicester’s brightest star during Pre-season after bagging four goals in three Matches on his return from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The Super Eagles forward has gotten the backing of Manager Claude Puel to step in directly into departed Riyad Mahrez’s shoe after an outstanding pre-season. Meanwhile, Wilfred Ndidi is also going to start against United having made himself a force to reckon with in Leicester’s…

Falconets Head Coach Chris Danjuma has expressed his confidence in the ladies’ progression after an unimpressive win over the Haitians on Thursday. The Falconets needed a win to keep their hopes of a qualification to the knockout stage alive, and that they did when stand-in captain Rasheedat Ajibade netted from the penalty spot after Anam Imo was fouled in the box in the 36th minute of the encounter. Just before the end of the first period, Ajibade sent a brilliant pass to Anam Imo but the latter could not connect for a tap-in, and the half ended with the…

Nigeria midfielder, Mary Saiki has fired a warning to China ahead of the sides group game clash at the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.

World rated Number 18 Tennis Player Aruna Quadri has once again talked down on his chances of emerging the winner of the ongoing ITTF Nigerian Open. Quadri is remaining modest and has downplayed been clear favourite to emerge as winner of the tournament days after hitting his highest career ranking of 18th in the ITTF world ranking. Quadri speaking on the pathway to the final said the quality of players playing in the tournament is strong enough to acknowledge the enormity of the task in emerging as the champion of the 2018 ITTF Nigeria open. Alexey Liventsov is…

Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri and other top seeds, including Liventsov Alexey from Russia and Olah Benedek from Finland will begin their campaigns for honours at the 2018 Nigeria Open championship. The total prize money for the annual table tennis championship is $46,000. In the men’s singles category, the winner will be rewarded with $5,000, and finalist $2,500, while in the women’s single category, the winner and finalist will enjoy the same prize reward as that of the men. As for the men and women’s doubles, $3,000 will be the take home prize for the winner while the finalist will be rewarded…