Brila News Updates

On a night of drama, noise, chaos and pure theatre at St James’ Park, 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha etched his name into Premier League history by scoring a 100th-minute winner to hand champions Liverpool a breathless 3-2 victory over 10-man Newcastle United. It was a contest that had everything: a red… Read more »

Former Brentford and Nigeria international Sam Sodje has dismissed suggestions that the Bees will be involved in a relegation battle during the 2025/26 Premier League season. Brentford endured a turbulent summer window, losing head coach Thomas Frank to Tottenham and several key players, including top scorer Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester… Read more »

Wolverhampton Wanderers have submitted an official bid worth €20 million to Getafe for Nigerian striker Christantus Uche. Negotiations are currently ongoing between the two clubs, with Wolves eager to complete the deal swiftly. Talks are also advancing with the player’s camp as Vítor Pereira looks to reinforce his attacking options… Read more »

Moses Simon’s goal was not enough to prevent Paris FC from suffering a 5-2 defeat to Olympique Marseille. The home side took the lead in the 18th minute with a penalty, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doubled their advantage just six minutes later in the 24th minute. Ilan Kebbal pulled one back… Read more »

Former Nigeria international, Sam Sodje has urged his ex-teammates to focus on education and personal development. He stressed that life after football is about more than money. Speaking on the challenges facing retired players, Sodje told Brila.net, “Many ex-internationals don’t have the capacity to understand what you are saying. “They… Read more »

St James’ Park will be a cauldron of noise tonight as Newcastle United host Liverpool in their first home game of the season, with kickoff set for 8pm under the lights. It’s a Bank Holiday blockbuster with added drama: Alexander Isak’s future continues to dominate headlines, while Liverpool arrive on… Read more »

Arsenal’s Hale End academy has done it again. On Saturday, teenage talent, Max Dowman etched his name into the Premier League record books, becoming the second-youngest player in both Arsenal and league history after making his senior debut against Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium. At just 15 years and… Read more »

Wolverhampton Wanderers are in the market for a striker following their poor Premier League start. The club lost 4-0 on the opening Premier League weekend against Manchester City and 1-0 to Bournemouth in their second matchday. Wolves are also struggling with finding the back of the net as they are… Read more »

Angola reclaimed its place at the pinnacle of African basketball, defeating Mali 70-43 in the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Final on Sunday to capture a record 12th continental title and their first since 2013. The victory capped a flawless 6-0 campaign for the Southern African giants, who remain the winningest team… Read more »

Former Nigeria coach, Fanny Amun told Brila.net in a recent interview that government isn’t responsible for players after retirement. The 62-year-old described the situation as trade by barter. He said when footballers were active they were playing well and earning millions, adding that many of them don’t plan well after… Read more »