Author: Brila

Nigeria’s world cup opponent, Australia have named their 12-woman roster for the tournament set to tip off on the 22nd of September.

Former Super Eagles winger Garba Lawal has urged the Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr to search as a matter of urgency a direct replacement for retired Victor Moses. According to Lawal, The Chelsea player has done his best for the National team and his decision to step aside should be respected. Moses announced his retirement from international football at a very young age of 27 in order to focus on his club football and be closer to his young family. Speaking to Brila.net’s pius Idoko, the former Levski Sofia of Bulgaria forward said the Coach should get someone…

Cameroon Coach, Clarence Seedorf’s philosophy is already dividing opinion even before his first official game for the African side.

The Nigerian legion in Egypt’s Premier league keeps growing, with the latest addition being Onoriode Odah, who joined Enppi on a two-year deal.

Super Eagles duo of Elderson Uwa Echiejile and Ahmed Musa have joined other well meaning Nigerians in wishing their fans a happy Celebrations on Eid-Mubarak. As Monaco left back, Elderson was the first to drop his message via his social media handle on Tuesday Morning wishing all his Muslim brothers and sisters a happy Eid Mubarak celebration. Meanwhile, Former Leicester forward who is a muslim sent his own message across via his verified Twitter handle with a picture of himself and Shehu Abdullahi. Musa’s message reads: Happy Eid Mubarak celebrations to my brothers and sisters in islam. …

Belgium Captain and Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard has reportedly told the club that he will only agree to a new contract if they are able to drag themselves back into the Champions League. The Blues have missed out on a top-four spot in two of the last three seasons, and will play Europa League football this term by virtue of their fifth-placed finish in 2017-18. Hazard was heavily linked with a move to Madrid this summer, but has since confirmed that he will not be leaving before the European transfer deadline on August 31. However, Hazard has so far offered…

The Manchester United board has reportedly dismissed speculation that they are looking to replace manager Jose Mourinho with former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane. Zidane has been out of work since leaving Madrid at the end of last season, just days after becoming the first manager to win three successive Champions League titles. Speculation had linked the France legend with a switch to Manchester amid growing uncertainty regarding the future of Mourinho. Pressure is mounting on the Portuguese boss following numerous reports of fallouts with players, growing discontent at the team’s style of play and the 19-point…

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he has yet to come to a decision regarding his future as a coach. The Frenchman officially brought down the curtain on his 22-year managerial spell with the Gunners at the end of last season. Wenger was initially expected to make a decision after the World Cup but, in an interview with Corse Matin, the 68-year-old stated that he plans to take a little longer to make up his mind. “I decided not to decide,” Wenger told the Corsican publication while on holiday on the French island. “I was intoxicated…

Former Eagles forward Gbolahan Salami has joined Turkish ‎First League side Denizlispor on a free transfer. The former Sunshine stars player scored 4 goals in 18 appearances for Kazakh team FC Irtysh Pavlodar before penning a one-year deal with the Turkish side. Salami had earlier pulled out of a move to Tunisian side Etoile Sportive du Sahel before signing for Denizlispor. The Turkish outfit announced the signing of via their club Twitter handle The striker has featured for NPFL sides, Sunshine Stars, Shooting Stars and Warri Wolves before moving to Finland side KuPS in February 2016. Salami…

Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun, had a dream debut in the EPL on Sunday; helping his team, Brighton & Hove Albion, to a stunning 3-2 win over Manchester United. The Nigeria international said he had spoken about the pace of the Premier League with his new team-mates and that he had expected Sunday’s game to be a lot quicker. ‘But they told me this is always the kind of game you play against United,’ Balogun added. ‘They like to slow it down a little bit sometimes.’ Liverpool overcame Crystal Palace 2-0 on Thursday night. Balogun’s Brighton…