Author: Brila

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…

From street champions to most valuable players [MVPs], Isyaku Usman and Donanu Regina are ready to take on the world.

The Super Eagles Physiotherapist, Nnaemeka Anozie and Equipment Manager, Chidi Ngoka, were denied visas by the Austria Embassy in Abuja.

After a blunder that cost the Cleveland Cavaliers the win in the first NBA Finals match against Golden State Warriors, J.R. Smith sensationally looked to pass the blame to star man LeBron James.