Author: Brila

Fidelis Ilechukwu has hailed his players for “interpreting his tactics and making it work” after grinding out a 1-1 draw on the road in the CAF Champions League against AS Real Bamako.

Captain of Nigeria’s women wrestling national team Blessing Oburududu has expressed joy after they emerged top of the overall medals table at the Africa Wrestling Championship.

Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger has admitted that Alexandre Lacazette’s confidence may have been affected by the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Jose Mourinho claims Newcastle United “fought like animals” in their 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.

Akure fans showed the ugly side of football for the umpteen time on Sunday after match officials of Sunshine vs Kano Pillars NPFL game were attacked after the game ended goalless.

MFM FC bite a large, advantageous chunk from their first-leg CAF Champions League preliminary round match against Real Bamako in Mali with a forced 1-1 result.

Imama Amapakabo returned to the Cathedral, where he brought League glory in 2016, but the team he left in tatters – now under construction by Gbenga Ogunbote – sent their former Boss off, in defeat on Sunday.

It was an impressive start for Nigerian Champions Plateau United in their debut CAF Champions League campaign, drubbing Cameroon side, Eding Sport 3-0 in Jos on Sunday.

Matt Ritchie’s second-half strike was enough for Newcastle United to knock out Manchester United 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday. The Red Devils had the best chance of the first hour when Antonio Valencia freed Alexis Sanchez, who skipped around the Magpies keeper Martin Dubravka but his finish was blocked on the line by Florian Lejeune. However, it was Newcastle who took the lead at St James’ Park when a free-kick is pumped into the area by Jonjo Shelvey and the ball is flicked on for Dwight Gayle to produce a lovely backheel lay-off to set up Ritchie to…

Swedish Clubside, Kalmar and three-time African champions, Raja Casablanca are set to battle for the signature of Super Eagles human, Gabriel Okechukwu. The club last month landed Nigerian defence duo of Gbenga Arokoyo and Chima Akas, but the club are apparently not willing to hand off yet. It is likely that a swoop by the club for another Nigeria international could be in the offing for the 22-year-old. It is reported that Kalmar head coach Nanne Bergstrand is belived to be a close admirer of the star player who pulled the strings for the Nigeria contingent at the home-based tournament.…