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Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has stated that the country’s goalkeeping challenge is not a lack of quality but deeper structural issues within the team’s defensive setup. Oliseh emphasized that even top-level goalkeepers cannot perform optimally without a solid defense. “A goalkeeper is only as good as the defense,” Oliseh said. “If you have a very poor defense, whether …

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Dosu Joseph has insisted that the biggest obstacle facing local players is a lack of confidence and opportunities from coaches. Speaking on the state of goalkeepers in Nigeria, Dosu emphasized that talented goalkeepers can be found in the NPFL, NNL and NLO. According to him, local goalkeepers are capable of excelling at the highest level once they …

Ikorodu City midfielder, Abayomi Ayodeji, has expressed his excitement after being named the club’s Player of the Month for April. Ayodeji received the award before the start of Ikorodu City’s NPFL matchday 36 clash against Wikki Tourists and capped the special moment with a goal that marked the club’s 100th NPFL goal. The midfielder, who scored his fourth league goal …

Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has called for greater private sector involvement, saying government ownership remains a major obstacle to the growth of the NPFL. Speaking on the state of club management and structure, Ekpo highlighted that the dominance of government-owned teams creates an unequal and often unhealthy competitive environment. “The government-owned teams want to win at all costs; …

Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo has criticized the NFF for prioritizing foreign players over those from the domestic league. Ekpo insists that the foundation of any successful national team must be rooted in its local league. The former League winner emphasized that while foreign players can add tactical depth and experience, they should only complement a strong core of locally …

Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has expressed concern that the NFF’s current approach to recruiting foreign-born players is problematic. In a conversation with Brila.net, Sodje said that he fully supports the inclusion of foreign players. However, he highlighted that the lack of attention to local players is creating an imbalance in the team. “There is nothing wrong with inviting …

The North Africans did not go to Timbuktu in search of gold, but rather found the overland route to Makurdi without a compass to land in a gold mine. The gold mined was Michael Eneramo, but not without its rawness that needed quick polishing. The destination was Tunisia, the Land of Carthage, which was home to the giant Esperance, multiple …

The gold rush to Makurdi from the Maghreb is not for the weak-minded Esperance sees gold but unpolished and raw with potential knocking loudly at the door Tunisia sees this potential, welcomes it but with an enormous responsibility to aspire to more titles. Micheal Eneramo steps into shoes too big for a rookie whose shadows are expected to overshadow Zambia’s …

Former Super Eagles defender Eric Ejiofor has expressed his support for Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle’s decision to invite local players for the team’s upcoming off-season friendlies. “It’s an opportunity to see these new players in every position,” Ejiofor said. “We will use this friendly to test and identify good players. We will see if they can fit into the …

By: David Akande Private clubs are tightening their control over Nigerian football. All four teams taking part in the 2026/27 NPFL season are privately owned and have secured promotion in the 2026 NNL campaign. Doma United FC, Inter Lagos FC, Sporting Lagos FC and Ranchers Bees have all earned their place in the top flight, and their rise should serve …