Author: Brila

Chelsea has been dealt a transfer blow by AS Monaco in the pursuit for Russian star Aleksandr Golovin; the clearest indication it is better to have Michael Emenalo as an ally rather than an adversary.

Super Eagles and Wolves Goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has made the decision to retire from football after winning a battle against Cancer on medical advice. Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukaemia a year ago. After a prolonged treatment, he recently revealed he was in remission. Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi said: “Having been at the club since the age of 14, Carl is far more than just a player in our eyes – he is our brother and an important part of our family. “When Carl came to tell us his news, yes there was sadness, but also…

World Cup star Luka Modric will lead the challenge against a decade-long dominance of Fifa’s best player award by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Modric, the Croatia captain who was named the tournament’s best player, joined five-time winners Ronaldo and Messi among 10 candidates announced by Fifa on Tuesday (Wednesday NZT). For the first time, Fifa has opened voting within days of the World Cup, where Ronaldo and Messi both exited in the round of 16. Varane is the only defender selected by a Fifa expert panel which did not pick Brazil star Neymar. The 13-man panel included…

Super Eagles and Kano Pillars Forward Junior Lokosa has once again failed to secure a deal with after undergoing trials for the second time in Europe. Lokosa reportedly impressed in training with the Norwegian league side SK Brann, but today it was announced he will not be offered a contract. According to a Norway Media outfit, aftenposten.no Lokosa’s agent, Abiodun Tella claimed that his client was traveling for a routine medical before signing a straight contract but in reality, SK Brann wanted to see how the striker fitted into the squad, in terms of his personality and abilities. ”Maybe the manager…

Super Falconets Chief Coach Chris Danjuma has revealed his plans on how to stop tournaments favourite and Group opponents, Germany. Danjuma in a brief chat with www.brila.net after releasing his 21-man final squad for the FIFA Mundial disclose his plans on how to stop the Germans also known as European Powerhouse. The Nigerian tactician said after watching the German ladies thrash their Dutch counterpart 5-1 in a pre-world cup friendly match, he will not give them space to run & to launch balls forward. Danjuma stressed that blocking every possible space to run is the only way…

Falconets and Bayelsa Queens attacking Midfielder Saheed Adebisi has called for more support for the team ahead of the FIFA U-20 World Cup taking place in France. Speaking in an interview with www.brila.net, Adebisi emphasized on the need for more support from fans and the Football Federation in order to ensure the success of the team in France. On Thursday Night, Coach Chris Danjuma released his final 21-woman list for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup billed for August 5-24 in France. FULL SQUAD Goalkeepers [3]: Okeke Onyinyechukwu [Edo Queens]; Nnadozie Chiamaka [Rivers Angels]; Akarekor Rita  [Sunshine Queens] Defenders…

Coach of Lobi stars, Solomon Ogbeide has revealed the most relevant reason the League ‘s top scorer Junior Lokosa went for trials in Norway. The Veteran tactician said Lokosa going for trial in Norway debase the league and shows the desperation of local players when he could have simply been sought after by the same or even bigger clubs. Lokosa left Nigeria for Norway a few days ago and reports have it that the NPFL top scorer has impressed during the training sessions in Norway. However, Ogbeide revealed that the focus and priority on foreign-based players in the…

Former Super Eagles and WBA defender, Ifeanyi Udeze has criticized Kano Pillars forward Junior Lokosa over his decision to go on trial with a Norwegian Clubside. Speaking on Brila FM’s Sports Machine, Udeze describe the trial move as an act of desperacy from both the player and his representatives/Agents. “I don’t understand why a top scorer in the NPFL will have to go on trial in Norway” “I see it as an act of desperacy” “Our boys are too eager to leave this country and we can’t blame them” “During my time, back in 1997,…

Falconets head coach Christopher Danjuma on Thursday released the final 21-woman list for the 2018 U-20 Women’s World Cup in France. Top stars in the team are Rasheedat Ajibade, Saheed Adebisi, Monday Gift and Ucheibe as the side prepare to do battle in Group D of the competition with  Haiti, China, and Germany. The squad is made up of three goalkeepers, six defenders, seven midfielders and five strikers. They are presently in Austria for a 12-day training exercise ahead of the tournament and would leave for France, August 2nd. FULL TEAM LIST: Goalkeepers Okeke Onyinyechukwu [Edo Queens]; Nnadozie Chiamaka [Rivers Angels];…

Super Eagles pacy forward Ahmed Musa has announced the arrival of his new baby boy via his social media handle on Thursday night. Musa ’s second wife, Juliet, was taken delivery of the bouncing baby boy on Thursday, July 26, and the Leicester City man who’s currently on pre-season tour with the Foxes took to Instagram to share the good news. I would like to announce to you all that moments ago Allah blessed me with a beautiful baby boy! Words cannot describe this feeling! 🙏 👶 🍼 A post shared by Ahmed Musa MON (@ahmedmusa718) on Jul…