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Sunday Mba Urges NFF to Meet Eric Chelle’s Demands

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Former Super Eagles midfielder, Sunday Mba has urged the NFF to meet the demands of head coach Eric Chelle, insisting that the coach has earned the right to make requests and continue with the national team. Speaking in a chat with Brila…

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“Laporta Blocked Messi From Returning” – Xavi Reveals Barcelona’s Biggest Secret

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Former FC Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernández has made a sensational claim about why Lionel Messi never returned to the club in 2023, accusing club president Joan Laporta of blocking the move. Speaking in an explosive interview with La…

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CAF Splashes Cash on Champions League and Confederation Cup

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President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe has announced a major increase in prize money for Africa’s top club competitions. According to Motsepe, the winner of the CAF Champions League will now receive 6 million…

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Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Impresses as Lazio Defeats Sassuolo

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Fisayo Dele-Bashiru started his first game in three Serie A matches as S.S. Lazio secured a 2-1 victory over U.S. Sassuolo Calcio. Lazio took an early lead in the second minute through Daniel Maldini, the son of Italian football legend…

Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboyega Onigbinde Dies At 88

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Former Super Eagles head coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde has passed away, according to a statement released by his family. In the announcement, the family wrote: “We announce the passing of this great man, a Modakeke High Chief, the first…

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Osimhen Sends Message to Liverpool Ahead of UCL Clash

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Victor Osimhen scored the decisive goal as Galatasaray secured a hard fought 1–0 victory over city rivals Beşiktaş J.K. in a tense derby clash. The Striker headed home in the 39th minute, and his effort proved to be the match’s only goal,…

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Umar Sadiq Grabs Assist in Dramatic LaLiga Encounter

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Umar Sadiq registered an assist as Valencia CF secured a dramatic 3–2 victory over Deportivo Alavés in a thrilling encounter. Alaves made the brighter start and were awarded a penalty in the 3rd minute after a foul inside the box. Lucas…

Sevilla’s First Man! Adams Takes A Bite Off Rayo Vallecano

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Akor Adams scored his seventh goal of the season, but Sevilla FC were forced to settle for a 1–1 draw against Rayo Vallecano. The Nigerian striker gave Sevilla the lead in the 13th minute. César Azpilicueta beat his marker on the flank and…

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Criminalize Racism in Football – Sunday Oliseh

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Former Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh has called for stronger action against racism, insisting that the act should be criminalized with jail terms for offenders. Oliseh argued that racism continues to persist in modern society because the…

Monday, Mar 9

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“It’s Embarrassing!” – Super Falcons Stars Slam CAF After WAFCON Postponement

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The backlash against the last-minute postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations continues to grow, with Super Falcons players and coaches across the continent openly criticising the decision by the Confederation of African…

Here’s the Real Reason Why WAFCON 2026 Postponed Just 12 Days Before Kickoff

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African football was thrown into sudden uncertainty after the Confederation of African Football announced the shock postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) just 12 days before the tournament was scheduled to begin.…

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Super Eagles Debutant Scores but Suffers Injury in Plzeň Win

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Young Super Eagles striker and debutant, Salim Fago Lawal endured a mixed afternoon as he scored but was later forced off with an injury during FC Viktoria Plzeň’s 3-0 victory over FC Hradec Králové in the Czech First League. The 23-year…

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Super Eagles Stars Set Europe Alight In A Weekend Filled With Drama

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Super Eagles footballers delivered elite performances across several European leagues over the weekend, producing goals, assists, and influential displays for their clubs. From Italy’s dramatic comeback victories to crucial goals in Spain…

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Bayern Munich Not Planning Move For Victor Osimhen

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Reports have swirled in recent weeks suggesting that Victor Osimhen is on the radar of Bayern Munich as replacement for Harry Kane, sparking a frenzy in the Turkish media. However, those reports have now been dismissed by Bayern insider…

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Saudi Arabian Giant Show ‘Concrete’ Interest in Paul Onuachu

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Saudi giants Al Ahli Saudi FC are reportedly eyeing Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu, offering him an annual salary of €8 million, according to journalist Ekrem Konur. The club has not disclosed the transfer fee they are willing to pay, but…

Sunday, Mar 8

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Crisis-hit Libya FA Delay Salary Payment to Coach Aliou Cissé

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Aliou Cissé, the head coach of Libya, is reportedly been owed six months of salary by the Libyan Football Federation (LFF), as the federation struggles with a serious financial crisis. Cissé was only able to receive his first six months of…

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Singida Black Stars Clear Amas Obasogie of Match-Fixing Allegations

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Tanzanian club, Singida Black Stars SC has officially cleared Nigerian goalkeeper Amas Obasogie of match-fixing allegations following an internal investigation. In a statement signed by the club’s Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Kassano,…

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WAFCON 2026 Postponement: Criticism, Concerns and a Silver Lining

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The 2026 WAFCON has been postponed just days before it was scheduled to begin. The tournament was originally set to take place from 17 March to 3 April in Morocco. This one of the most important events in African women’s football and was…

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Chrisantus Uche’s Crystal Palace Future in Jeopardy

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Crystal Palace’s recent clash against Tottenham Hotspur has made it impossible for Chrisantus Uche to reach the 10 Premier League starts required to trigger his permanent transfer from Getafe. Uche has made 14 Premier League appearances…

International Women’s Day: Nancy Damhindi on Creating Opportunity Through American Football

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For many Nigerian girls, American football might seem out of reach. This International Women’s Day, Brila Media highlights Nancy Damhindi, Head of Legal Compliance and Human Resources at the Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA),…

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International Women’s Day: Rachel Ankomah on Creating Space for Girls in Rugby

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This International Women’s Day, Brila Media celebrates Rachel Ankomah, the “First Lady of Rugby League in Ghana,” as a woman building the future of sport through opportunity and leadership. As Director of Corporate Communications at the…

International Women’s Day: Simidele Adeagbo on Turning Olympic Firsts into Opportunity for Girls

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This International Women’s Day, Brila Media celebrates Simidele Adeagbo, Nigeria’s first Winter Olympian and the first African woman to compete in skeleton, as a woman building the future of sport through opportunity and empowerment.…

International Women’s Day: Debbie Izamoje Okolie on Creating Opportunities for African Girls to Explore Different Careers in Football

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As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, Brila Media celebrates Debbie Izamoje Okolie, CEO of Brila Media Group and founder of Football for Girls Africa, as a woman building the future for women in sports. Debbie’s initiative,…

International Women’s Day: Give to Gain — Brila Media Celebrates Women Building for the future of women in sports

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Today, March 8, as the world marks International Women’s Day, Brila Media celebrates the women shaping the future of sport across Africa. Under the theme “Give to Gain: Women Building for the Future of Women in Sports,” Brila highlights…

Thursday, Mar 5

Eric Chelle Addresses Stalled Super Eagles Contract Talks

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Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has addressed ongoing discussions surrounding his contract negotiations with the NFF and reported tensions. Speaking on PodcastHDF, Chelle explained how discussions began shortly after Nigeria’s AFCON…

Tijani Babangida Recalls Racial Abuse at Estadio Da Luz

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Former Nigerian international, Tijani Babangida has opened up about experiencing racial abuse during his playing days, saying the incident happened at Benfica’s famous home ground, Estádio da Luz. Babangida said the incident occurred…

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Sam Sodje Slams NFF Over Super Eagles Friendly Matches

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Former Nigeria international, Sam Sodje has criticized the NFF over the caliber of friendly matches arranged for the Super Eagles following their recent Nations Cup campaign. Speaking to Brila.net, Sodje expressed frustration over the…

Wednesday, Mar 4

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Sportsville Names Dr. Larry Izamoje Chair on Night of Glitz… Nominees Unveiling Gets Date

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‎‎Nominees for the prestigious Sportsville award 2026 will be unveiled March 10, the organizers have announced. ‎‎The 2026 Sportsville award, its sixth edition, will also be chaired by, Dr. Larry Izamoje, Chairman Brila Media. ‎Since its…

‘I’m Nigerian!’ – Rinsola Babajide Reveals Why She Snubbed England

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For Rinsola Babajide, representing Nigeria, the national women’s team and the journey to continental glory was never just about football, it was about identity, culture, and destiny. The London-born winger has opened up on why she made the…

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REVENGE COMPLETED: How Super Falcons Showed Cameroon Who The Boss is in Yaoundé

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Perennial African champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons showed the truism that class is permanent as they stormed to a 3-1 victory over the Cameroon women’s national football team in the second of their two-match tour of Yaoundé on Tuesday.…