Author: Chidozie Okoroji
Super Eagles and Shanghai Shenhua of China striker, Odion Jude Ighalo has submitted that the two matches for the Eagles against Seychelles in the AFCON qualifier and Egypt in an international friendly, will help the team as they look to have a good tournament in Egypt later this year during the AFCON.
Former Super Eagles defender Efe Ambrose has explained why he decided to complete a move to Championship side Derby County from being a free agent till the end of the season.
Schalke have made an approach to sign Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi – but will face competition from a host of European clubs for the Nigeria Under-23 international this summer. The Nigerian frontman has impressed with six goals in seven appearances on loan at Belgian side Mouscron Awoniyi has caught the eye since re-joining Belgian side Mouscron on loan in January, following an underwhelming spell with Gent earlier in the season. The 21-year-old has scored six goals in seven games for the Jupiler Pro League outfit, helping them to six wins and a draw in that period. Liverpool, who monitor his…
Former Super Eagles defender and ex-international, Sam Sodje has called on handler of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr to create a system for the team that all the players in the team can adapt to and give their best.
Stoke City manager Nathan Jones believes there is more to come from Oghenekaro Etebo following his brilliant performance on Saturday.
Anyone hoping that Gernot Rohr would shuffle his pack ahead of Nigeria’s final Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles was left bitterly disappointed when the Super Eagles coach unveiled his 23-man squad on Monday. Speaking on the list of invited players, former Super Eagles defender, Pastor Taribo West has hailed the center back partnership between William Troost Ekong and Leon Balogun, stating that the two players have been doing well for the national team, and wants to see that continue. The two players were part of the 23 called for the dead rubber AFCON qualifier against Seychelles…
Nine time African Champions Super Falcons will need to up their game if they are to make appreciable impact at this year’s World cup in France. This is according to former Falcons ace and four time African women’s player of the year winner, Perpetua Nkwocha who made the submission in a chat with www.brila.net, while wishing the players as well as coach Thomas Dennerby good luck. “I really wish the team all the best in France, I hope the players will do well and give their best, I also wish the coach all the best and I know…
Hapoel Beersheva of Israel and Eagles midfielder, John Ugochukwu Ogu has revealed that what is left for the players is to ensure they play their game as well as work for each other.
Former Super Eagles defender, and right full back, Gbenga Okunowo also expressed his 100% guarantee that super eagles coach will not disappoint Nigerians in the doubleheader qualifier and international friendly, as trusts the Franco-German to deliver with the Eagles. Okunowo, who represented Nigeria at the Ghana/Nigeria 200 nations cup, speaking with www.brila.net says he believes that the coaches choice of players & the infusion of different legs will definitely yield results for the country while calling on every player invited to be given a chance. “With the coach, Gernot Rohr, I have 100 percent trust and confidence in him, he…
NFF First Vice President Barrister Seyi Akinwumi has backed current Eagles handler Gernot Rohr to banish the days of Nigeria’s slumber as they get set to feature in this year’s 2019 AFCON tournament in Egypt. Akinwumi speaking in a chat with www.brila.net, and ahead of the Eagles dead rubber AFCON qualifier against Seychelles as well as the international friendly four days later against Egypt says he has express confidence in the ability of Rohr to rewrite the narratives about Nigeria’s Super Eagles as far as playing and competing at this year’s AFCON is concerned. “I feel strongly that we…
