Author: Brila

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…

Henry Onyekuru’s hopes of representing Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup have been dashed after he was omitted from the provisional 30-man list of players. Hence, the main reason for the on-loan Everton forward’s omission is not relatively unknown as he has just returned from a long-term injury. But opinions have it that his ‘selfish’ Belgian side’ intention of keeping him in the Jupiler Division for the next season could be responsible for stopping him from making the Super Eagles squad list. “Onyekuru not playing since his full recovery from injury is not funny. He has not been played for…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Alampasu has stated that he has no hard feelings at finally learning that he would not be going to the 2018 world cup in Russia. Alampasu said he will be more than willing to wait for his time as he still has plenty of years ahead of him and that the goalkeepers called up were on merit. The Portugal-based goalie added that the goalkeepers ahead of him at both club and country are well ahead of him this season. Super Eagles Skipper, John Obi Mikel, who plays for Tianjin Teda of China, leads the 30 players…

Legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai has said he expects either Daniel Akpeyi or Dele Ajiboye to be dropped when the NFF announces the team’s final 23-man World Cup list.

Super Eagles new invitee, Junior Lokosa has expressed his excitement after being named in Coach Gernot Rohr’s provisional World Cup List.

Former Borussia Dortmund Coach, Thomas Tuchel has just been confirmed as Paris Saint-Germain’s new manager on a two-year deal. The German, who has been out of work since leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of the 2016/17 season, will replace Unai Emery at the Parc des Princes. Paris Saint-Germain are delighted to announce that Thomas Tuchel will be the new first-team coach next season ! The German tactician has signed a two year contract with the French champions 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/JoeU0jMqFC — Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 14, 2018 Emery’s two-year spell in charge at the Parc des Princes will come to…