NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

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 …

Kennedy Boboye has denied allegations of verbally abusing and intimidating match officials following Bendel Insurance’s 2-2 draw against Plateau United, resulting in a heavy penalty from the League. In an interview with Brila.net, Boboye insisted his interaction with the referee was limited to a question about a controversial late decision. Retracting the incident, Boboye explained that his behavior could not …

Nigeria kicked off their post-AFCON 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Iran in an international friendly, their first appearance since claiming a bronze medal at the tournament. Eric Chelle maintained tactical coherence, deploying a familiar 4-2-3-1 formation with virtually unchanged personnel. Nigeria coach Eric Chelle. (Photo | Getty Images) However, there was a notable change in attack as …

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award for March following a series of impressive performances. Iwobi featured in four matches during the month, facing Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Burnley. He started every game, completing the full 90 minutes in three games and playing 89 minutes against Tottenham. …

The Super Eagles were forced into a late defensive reshuffle following the injury of Calvin Bassey, who was ruled out with a back injury. Chelle invited Turkey-based Chibuike Nwaiwu as a replacement for Bassey, who is expected to undergo further evaluation. Nwaiwu’s career reflects constant growth in the ranks of Nigerian football. Nwaiwu celebrates during a Turkish Super Lig match …