Author: Brila

A world Cup snub and failed trial in Norway will not daunt the spirit of Junior Lokosa as the striker insists he’s still focused on doing what he knows best; to score goals.

Africa’s top ranked Table Tennis player, Aruna Quadri does not consider himself favorite for the 2018 ITTF Nigeria Open.

Rasheedat Ajibade’s lone effort from the spot gave the Super Falconets a much-needed win against the very impressive Haiti U20 National team. Germany will face Haiti in their final group game next Monday at the Stade de la Rabine while China will face Nigeria Clos Gastel Stadium in Léhon at the same time on the same day. More Follows…

Philippe Coutinho has been handed the coveted No 7 shirt at Barcelona, having worn the No 14 since he joined from Liverpool in January. Arda Turan had been the holder of the prestigious No 7 shirt, also previously worn by the likes of Luis Figo, David Villa and Henrik Larsson, but his loan move to Istanbul Basaksehir has freed it up. Coutinho last wore the No 7 shirt during his final season at Inter Milan before joining Liverpool in 2013. He wore the No 10 shirt with distinction at Anfield. Luis Figo is the most famous full-time wearer of Barca’s coveted…

Atletico Madrid defender and Uruguay Skipper Diego Godin has reportedly turned down a deadline-day approach from Manchester United. United boss Jose Mourinho is still eager to bolster his defensive options before today’s 5 pm deadline, and speculation emerged earlier today that the club had contacted Atletico over a possible deal for Godin. The Red Devils are understood to have triggered the €25m (£22.5m) release clause in Godin’s contract and offered the Uruguayan a deal worth around €9m (£8.1m). However, respected Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the 32-year-old has rejected the chance to move to Old Trafford and has no desire to leave the Wanda Metropolitano.…

Turkish club, Trabzonspor are moving close to secure the transfer of Nigerian forward, Anthony Nwakaeme from Isreali side, Hapoel Be’er Sheva. Nwakaeme is currently playing in Isreal with Hapoel Be’er Sheva team and it has been reported that Trabzonspor are in talks with the Super Eagles star. Turkish club, Trabzonspor are looking to secure the transfer of Nigerian forward, Anthony Nwakaeme from Isreali side, Hapoel Be’er Sheva according to aksam.com.tr. Both clubs, according to the report,  are already in talks to thrash out the deal which could be completed in a couple of days. Nwakaeme, 29, who can…

Super Eagles forward, Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon has expressed his delight after making his first appearance for Levante in Wednesday’s pre-season game vs Albacete Balompie. The 23-year-old Eagles star came off the bench in the 73rd minute and was impressive on the Night as his new side shared the points with Albacete. The game ended in a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes with Levante winning 6-5 on penalties. Simon, however, converted the second penalty for Levante UD. He took to his social media handles to express his delight on Wednesday Night: I m so excited to put on…

The Nigeria Rugby National Team right now on their way by road to Niger with a strong squad of 31 Man team made up of 23 Players and 8 Officials. The newly appointed National Coach Mr Bronson Weir who took charge of the 3 intensive training session of yesterday on arrival has selected his 23 man team that will prosecute the Rugby Africa organized International Test match against Niger Republic in Niamey on Saturday 11 August 2018. The 31 Man Delegation is led by the President of the Rugby Federation Mr Kelechi Mbagwu being his first international assignment as…

Mustapha Mustapha, 10, and his brother Musa, 9, played at their first international tournament on Wednesday in the ITTF U-21 men’s singles. Despite being overpowered by their older opponents in both their two group matches, the Abuja-based duo took away valuable lessons with a vow to keep improving after picking up the sport via their father, Saheed Mustapha, a former player himself, just a year ago. Their story has been a hit on social media where it was the most retweeted post of the opening day on the tournament’s official account, @ITTFNigeriaOpen. At the time of going to…

Chelsea has completed a season-long loan move for Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic in a deal that could send French player Tiemoue Bakayoko out of Stamford Bridge. Kovacic joins the club as part of the deal that sees Thibaut Courtois complete his move to Real, subject to the agreement of personal terms and a medical. Kovacic’s arrival paves the way for Chelsea to send Tiemoue Bakayoko on loan to AC Milan. Bakayoko has struggled for form and fitness since arriving from Monaco in a £40 million deal in the summer of 2017. Bakayoko would have fallen down…