Brila News Updates

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has come under fire after allegations emerged that it diverted government funds meant to pay the Super Eagles’ outstanding bonuses, forcing the team to boycott training ahead of the clash with Gabon in Morocco.  Nigerian sports journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana revealed on Monday morning that the… Read more »

For the third time since 2006, Nigeria will watch the FIFA World Cup from afar. The Super Eagles’ painful CAF playoff final exit on penalties to DR Congo has triggered the inevitable national inquest: who is truly responsible for yet another generational failure; the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) or the… Read more »

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup aspirations alive with a nail-biting 4–3 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria following a tense 1–1 draw after extra time. The African qualifying play-off final, held under the floodlights of the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah, saw underdogs DR… Read more »

Nigeria’s emerging talent Goodness Osigwe ended her maiden campaign in Sweden on a memorable note after scoring her first-ever goal for Djurgården in their 3–0 victory over Växjö DFF on Sunday, the final day of the 2025 OBOS Damallsvenskan season. The home side established early control at the Stockholms Stadion,… Read more »

Nigeria will head into the gala ceremony in Rabat with strong hopes of continental recognition as Rasheedat Ajibade, Victor Osimhen, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Shakirat Moshood made the cut across major categories, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF), on Sunday unveiled the final shortlists for the 2025 CAF Awards on… Read more »

Chancel Mbemba scored the sudden death penalty to send DR Congo through to next year’s Intercontinental World Cup playoff, at the expense of Nigeria. Nigeria and DR Congo were tied at 1-1 for 120minutes, Sunday, in the CAF Playoff World Cup final at the Stade Prince Moulay Hassan in Rabat.… Read more »

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen hailed his side’s resilience after scoring twice in extra time to secure a dramatic victory over Gabon. The win propelled Nigeria into Sunday’s World Cup playoffs final against the DR Congo. Osimhen insists that the team’s unity and hunger would drive them toward qualifying for… Read more »

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has shifted his focus firmly to Sunday’s playoff final against the DR Congo after an extra-time thrashing of Gabon. He emphasized improvements in the team’s overall play and a growing new identity built on fighting spirit. The Malian tactician made his remarks following a… Read more »

Nigeria survived a late scare and produced a dramatic extra-time blitz to dismantle Gabon 4-1 in a gripping CAF World Cup 2026 qualifying playoff semi-final at Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan on Thursday evening. The match kicked off against a backdrop of turmoil, as Super Eagles players boycotted the training… Read more »

The modest crowd inside the Stade Prince Moulay Hassan were entertained in the first half of Nigeria and Gabon’s clash in the CAF World Cup play-off match. Despite several chances and a contentious penalty shout, Gabon’s defence survived several scares but managed to starve Nigeria’s attacking intent as the half… Read more »