NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Former Nigerian international Garba Lawal has called for the upcoming friendly matches to serve as a basis for rebuilding the national team. Lawal also defended previous friendlies against Iran and Jordan, insisting that no opponent should be underestimated in modern football. “The coach (Eric Chelle) decided to bring new faces to the team, which is good. We are not going …

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has stressed the need for the current squad to be at their best in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles are set to navigate through a challenging Group C in the AFCON, where they will face formidable opponents including hosts Cote d’Ivoire, as well as Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.   …

Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi has apologized following his red card incident during the international friendly against Jordan. Speaking in a recent vlog, Iwobi admitted that his reaction in the closing stages of the match fell below expectations and extended his apologies to his teammates, staff and fans of Nigerian football. Alex Iwobi on Nigeria’s World Cup dream and AFCON dilemma …

Frank Onyeka played a starring role as Coventry secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Derby, further solidifying their position at the top of the EFL Championship. Onyeka opened the scoring in the 12th minute, sending a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the top left corner, giving Coventry an early lead. Derby responded in the 38th …

Trabzonspor beat Galatasaray 2-1 to reduce the gap at the top of the Turkish Super League to just one point, with Paul Onuachu and Chibuike Nwaiwu proving decisive. The locals made a perfect start and took the lead in the third minute. Paul Onuachu finished with confidence after a precise center from Wagner Pina. Galatasaray responded after the break and …

Victor Boniface has taken an important step in his recovery process after returning to ball training after a long period of absence due to injury. The Nigerian international underwent surgery in January after suffering the injury during a training session and has now spent more than 200 days working to return to fitness. Boniface expressed his joy at returning to …

Former Super Eagles player Sam Sodje has described Nigeria’s performance in the recent quartet as decent but expressed concern over systemic failures that have hampered the team. Reflecting on the team, Sodje acknowledged the positive aspects of the team’s performance and the coaching team’s direction, but emphasized the need for broader structural reforms within Nigerian football. “It was a decent …

Fatai Amoo has called for a strategic review of the Super Eagles as preparations begin for future international competitions, including the upcoming African Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. In a chat with Brila.net, Amoo emphasized the need for a long-term vision focused on rebuilding the team by gradually integrating young and talented players. Super Eagles coach …

The Super Águilas will play two high-level friendly matches scheduled for June. Nigeria will face Poland for the first time on June 3 and the match will take place at the PGE Narodowy in the country’s capital, Warsaw. In the second match, Nigeria will face Portugal on June 10 in Portugal, the venue of which is yet to be announced. …

Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has weighed in on the ongoing dispute between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, expressing doubts over the possible outcome of taking the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Reacting to the situation, Ighalo suggested that pursuing the case may not produce a positive outcome unless Nigeria makes an exceptionally …