Author: Brila

Super Eagles invitee and Crotone striker, Simeon Nwankwo has described his debut call up to the national team and for the World Cup as a “dream”.

Democratic Republic of Congo have announced the provisional 32-man squad to face Nigeria in an International Friendly in Port harcourt ahead of the World Cupin Russia.

Super Eagles and Lokomotiv Plodiv defender, Steven Eze said he’s setting out to “justify” his invitation to fight for a place in Nigeria’s World Cup squad.

Chelsea midfielder maestro Cesc Fabregas was all white as he finally tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend and the mother of his three children, Daniella Semaan. The newlyweds posted the pictures on Fabregas’ Instagram page, showing the former Barcelona midfielder wearing a black tuxedo and guiding his bride through an arch of white flowers at Cliveden House in Berkshire. Semaan – the new Mrs Fabregas – looks stunning in a shoulder-less white wedding gown with silver jewellery in her hair and around her neck. Semaan wrote: ‘Just married to this handsome man that I adore’, after marrying the man she has been in…

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo is set to return to former English Champions, Chelsea, after announcing his departure from Turkish club Kasımpaşa S.K. on Tuesday. Omeruo, 24,  returned for a second loan spell with Kasımpaşa in August 2017 and ended the season with 28 league appearances, scoring one goal against Konyaspor. The player’s decision to return to the Apaches has proved to be the right one as he has earned a spot on Nigeria’s provisional World Cup squad released by Coach Gernot Rohr. ”I want to say a big thanks to players, staffs, and management of Kasimpasa SK for believing in my abilities as…

Niger Tornadoes star defender Hussaini Isah died on Monday in a motorcycle accident along Maitumbi Road, Minna, Niger State. “With sorrow heart, we painfully announced the sudden exit of our dedicated and humble defender Hussaini Isah, who lost his life this Monday evening,” the club wrote on their Twitter handle on Monday night. Isah who just returned to the team after a match suspension due to yellow card accumulation was hit by a reckless motorcycle rider popularly called Okada along Maitumbi road, Minna, Niger State.” The left-back was named the man of the match in Niger Tornadoes’ 1-1 Nigeria Professional Football…

Injured Bayern Munich Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was named in Germany’s extended 27-man World Cup squad on Tuesday. Neuer, Germany’s captain and goalkeeper, has not played since September and still has to prove his fitness at a fortnight-long training camp in northern Italy, which starts next week. The 32-year-old Bayern Munich star is one of four goalkeepers named by head coach Joachim Loew, who will have to cut four names when the final 23-man squad is submitted for the World Cup finals, which start on June 14 in Russia. “Manuel is getting back into full training this week at Bayern Munich,…

Super Eagles Goalie, Daniel Akpeyi has expressed his happiness after making Coach Gernot 30-man Super Eagles provisional squad for ahead of the World Cup. Akpeyi spoke to www.brila.net earlier on Tuesday having learned of his inclusion in the Super Eagles provisional squad for the FIFA Mundial holding next Month in Russia. “I’m really happy to have being considered good enough for the World Cup,” Akpeyi told www.brila.net. The former Warri Wolves Goalkeeper also expressed his readiness to work hard in order to get the nod and make the final 23-man list that will fly Nigeria’s flag in Russia. The Super…

Super Eagles Defender, Elderson Uwa Echiejile has predicted that Nigeria will surprise the whole world with some outstanding performances when the FIFA Mundial goes underway in Russia next month. Speaking to www.brila.net after learning of his inclusion in Gernot Rohr’s 30-man Super Eagles Provisional World Cup Squad, Echiejile said he is excited to be on the list as he looks forward to turning up in Camp on 21st, May. “I am really excited to be in the squad, World Cup is every players’ dream competition and I will be ready to give my best when called upon” The As Monaco player said.…

Brila.net highlights five  Super Eagles stars who we will miss next month’s World Cup in Russia after they were not listed by Coach Gernot Rohr on his 30-man provisional squad on Monday. Vincent Enyeama (Goalkeeper/Lille) The debate to recall the experienced goalkeeper from a self-imposed international exile was long drawn but in the end, ‘Vinny’ won’t be on the flight to Russia. The former skipper has played at three World Cups – 2002, 2010 and 2014. However, he has failed to return to first-team action at Lille, who have barely survived relegation from the French Ligue 1 this season. Olanrewaju Kayode (Striker/Shakhtar…