Author: Tumininu Yussuf

Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre, has said she’s satisfied with Nigeria’s resounding display on the team’s ability to adapt to different opponents while proving doubters wrong at the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Plumptre made these remarks in the wake of Nigeria’s 5-0 demolition of the Copper Queens of Zambia, a victory that re-established the Super Falcons as top contenders for the continental title. The victory followed two more tactical showings in the group stage and quarterfinals, with Nigeria yet to concede a single goal. “I think we have to remember as well, like the…

Head coach of D’Tigress, Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, Rena Wakama, has made it clear that her team is laser-focused on one mission: to win the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket and secure a historic fifth consecutive continental title. With the tournament tipping off this weekend in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the D’Tigress boss revealed that while her side is not yet at full throttle, the mindset and momentum are building fast. D’Tigress Opens Training in Abuja: Focused, Hungry, United At the team’s open training session in Abuja on Monday, 17 players took part, including a strong core of returning athletes who…

In what appears to be a rumor and unconfirmed report, shocking reports emerged on Monday morning suggesting that six-time African Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, has allegedly announced her retirement from international football. The timing is particularly startling, coming just one day before Nigeria’s Super Falcons face reigning champions South Africa in a high-stakes semifinal clash at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). According to multiple sources, the 30-year-old striker allegedly posted a message on her official Facebook page, announcing her decision to bow out of the international scene after the current WAFCON campaign. Asisat Oshoala,…

In the presence of 90,000 fans at the Wembley Stadium in London, Oleksandr Usyk ruthlessly dismantled Daniel Dubois in the fifth round to reclaim his place as the undisputed world heavyweight champion. The 38-year-old Ukrainian, who had already made history by conquering the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, became the first male fighter in the four-belt era to achieve undisputed status three times. Having previously stopped Dubois in the ninth round in 2023, Usyk produced an even more spectacular performance this time around. He floored the Brit twice with a perfectly timed right hand to the temple, and then finished the…

A revengeful Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a fearsome reminder of their dominance in African women’s football on Sunday, thrashing Zambia 5-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Goals from Osinachi Ohale, Esther Okoronkwo, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Blessing Demehin, and Folashade Ijamilusi ensured the Super Falcons booked a record-extending 13th semifinal appearance, a message to their critics and a warning to the rest of the continent. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Nigeria showcased their pedigree, outclassing a Zambian side that had allegedly come to the game to hunt led by Barbra Banda…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), in collaboration with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has officially flagged off  the CAF/NFF Educator Course in Abuja. The initiative is aimed at enhancing the development of elite coaching educators in Nigeria. It is also designed with the tools to train the next generation of Nigerian coaches across various levels. Former Super Eagles coach and current NFF Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen, spoke passionately during the event, noting Nigeria’s growing leadership role in coach education across the continent. He stated that Nigeria is the sixth nation in Africa to implement this CAF-approved coaching educators’ course…

Zambia Women’s national team forward, Rachael Nachula, has warned that the Copper Queens are not intimidated by nine-time champions Nigeria, as both sides gear up for a high-stakes WAFCON 2024 quarterfinal clash on Friday (today). Speaking exclusively to Brila.net, Nachula exuded belief in her team is ready and doted that their past victory over Nigeria gives them the confidence to dream big again. “We are not scared of anything. We cannot be scared of Nigeria. All we need is just to work extra hard and be focused and also maintain the instructions that we’ve been given by our coach, and…

As Nigeria’s Super Falcons prepare to face Zambia’s Copper Queens in a quarterfinal clash at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), key player and defender, Ashley Plumptre have spoken boldly about the team’s readiness, unity, and hunger to keep a clean sheet record intact. The highly anticipated tie will see two of the continent’s top sides square off, both boasting attacking firepower and defensive discipline. Nigeria have yet to concede a goal in the competition, a feat they’re determined to maintain, according to Al-Ittihad Ladies defender, Plumptre. “We All Defend As One” — Ashleigh Plumptre Spoke on Team…

Super Falcons interim head coach, Justin Madugu has issued a bold statement of intent ahead of Nigeria’s crucial quarter-final clash against Zambia in the 2024 WAFCON, assuring Nigerians that the team is “fully prepared” for the battle against the Copper Queens in Casablanca, Morocco. The match, scheduled to take place today (Friday), is set to be a deciding clash between two African powerhouses vying for a place in the semi-finals and a step closer to continental glory. Madugu: “We are equally prepared and ready for it” Speaking during the official pre-match press conference, Coach Madugu noted the strength and pedigree…

The Nigeria national men’s cricket team, the Yellow Greens, have officially shifted their full focus to the ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers, set for September 28 to October 4 in Zimbabwe, following the postponement of the ILT20 Cup. To keep the team match-ready, the Nigeria Cricket Federation has confirmed their participation in the Pearl of Africa Series in Uganda, from July 17–27, 2025, where they will face Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, and the UAE. Yellow Greens in Camp Since June 23 — Coach Tikolo Details Journey Speaking on the team’s preparations, head coach Steve Tikolo confirmed that the Yellow Greens…