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This is an intense sports weekend. Friday kicks things off with the Ryder Cup, a festivity that will last across the entire three-day run. Saturday will bring with it the usual college football glory, but this week particularly we get games between Alabama and Georgia as well as Oregon and Penn State. Welcome to conference […]

England international, Jordan Henderson has expressed his delight at returning to the Premier League, describing it as the best league in the world. Speaking exclusively to Brila.net, the former Liverpool captain said coming back to England felt like the right step in his career. “I was very excited to return to the Premier League. Obviously, […]

Nigeria’s Chioma Onyekwere has voiced her disappointment after failing to qualify for the women’s discus throw final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Despite months of preparation and a strong season, the two-time African champion admitted her finishing let her down in the crucial moment. “For me it’s still full circle being back […]

Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika suffered an injury during Club Brugge’s pulsating 5-5 draw with K.V.C. Westerlo on Wednesday evening. Onyedika was forced off after just 15 minutes, and his absence was quickly felt as the game turned into a frantic, high-scoring encounter. Raphael Onyedika leaves the pitch after being injured during League match against […]

According to recent reports from The Athletic, FIFA is studying the possibility of expanding the World Cup to 64 countries. The 2026 edition has already been increased to 48, giving more nations and players the opportunity to feature in football’s biggest stage, which is every player’s dreams. The idea of a 64-team World Cup originated […]

Liverpool FC defender Giovanni Leoni could be set for a spell on the sidelines after he was strechered off on his debut for the club against Southampton in League Cup action at Anfield. Leoni was taken off for Milos Kerkez in the 81st minute, following an awkward collison near the sideline. After a hard landing, […]

When Federico Chiesa scored the winner in the 88th minute of the Premier League opener against Bournemouth back in August, many Liverpool fans saw it as the beginning of a redemption arc; a sign the Italian forward might just have earned himself a key role heading into the 2025-26 season. Instead, it was followed almost […]

Young centre half Giovanni Leoni was given his Liverpool debut on Tuesday against Southampton in the League Cup, and the 18-year-old Italian who arrived over the summer from Parma late in the transfer window impressed with his composed defending and smart positioning. Unfortunately, he also suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, […]

Liverpool and Crystal Palace will face off in the fourth round of the 2024-25 edition of League Cup in what feels like the 3,872nd meeting of the two sides this year with the two Premier League sides drawn against each other following the conclusion of the third round this evening. Palace will travel to Anfield […]

Akor Adams failed to make an impact despite playing the full 90 minutes in Sevilla’s 2-1 home defeat to Villarreal. Tani Oluwaseyi gave the visitors the lead in the 17th minute, before Djibril Sow drew Sevilla level in the 51st. However, Manor Solomon sealed the win for Villarreal with a late strike in the 86th […]

Super Falcons forward, Esther Okoronkwo is enjoying a blistering run of form in the Canadian Women’s Super League in North America. On Sunday, the 27-year-old striker found the net from the penalty spot in AFC Toronto’s 1-1 draw against Halifax Tides FC, keeping her side firmly in the race for top spot. The goal stretched her […]

Coach of Wikki Tourists, Abdu Maikaba, has called on the NFF to consider setting up a permanent home-based Super Eagles. He suggested that this should be part of efforts to avoid a repeat of the country’s poor outing at the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Sikiru Alimi during the CHAN group stage match between Senegal […]