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Super Eagles’ World Cup Dream: What Must Happen for Nigeria to Qualify

1 week ago | headlines.ng | Brila FM

Looking at the state of Nigeria’s World Cup qualification campaign, this is certainly not how the three-time African champions would have imagined it. For a squad overflowing with individual talent, the prospect of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup feels more real than ever. But while the road is steep, the journey isn’t over just yet. The Super Eagles’ chances took a significant blow…Headlines NewsletterSubscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
Gift Monday debuts for Washington Spirit

1 week ago | headlines.ng | Brila FM

Nigerian forward, Gift Monday officially began a new chapter in her professional journey onSaturday, making her debut for the Washington Spirit in the National Women’s Soccer League(NWSL). The 23-year-old forward came off the bench to replace Gabrielle Carle in a 2-0 away victory over Racing Louisville FC. Although she didn’t find the net, Monday contributed to the Spirit’s attacking…Headlines NewsletterSubscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
Paralympic Hero Olufemi Alabi Strikes Gold as Nigeria Shines Bright in Jordan

1 week ago | headlines.ng | Brila FM

Nigeria’s para table tennis team has kicked off their 2025 international season with veteran star Olufemi Alabi claiming the country’s first gold medal at the ITTF World Para Future Tournament in Amman, Jordan. The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic bronze medalist proved age is just a number, powering through his group in the men’s Class 10 with commanding wins over opponents from Iraq, India, and…Headlines NewsletterSubscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
Rivers Hoopers Close Out BAL Kalahari Conference in Style, Eye Playoff Glory in Pretoria

1 week ago | headlines.ng | Brila FM

Rivers Hoopers wrapped up their 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference campaign with a 79–59 win over Stade Malien on Sunday, sealing their place in the BAL Playoffs with a 4–2 record and second place in the group. With qualification already secured, the Nigerian champions used the game to flex their depth and cohesion, and they did so in style. Resting star guard Kelvin…Headlines NewsletterSubscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
“There’s No Pressure” - Zubairu Reacts to Flying Eagles’ New U-20 AFCON Group

1 week ago | headlines.ng | Brila FM

Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu says there is no pressure on his team following Nigeria’s placement in Group B of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. The revised draw, conducted by CAF after Egypt stepped in as tournament hosts, placed Nigeria in what some have called another “Group of Death”. Reacting to the draw result, Zubairu insists that every team at this level poses a…Headlines NewsletterSubscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
Quiet Night for Dele-Bashiru as Lazio and Roma Share Spoils in Derby

1 week ago | headlines.ng | Brila FM

Super Eagles midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru had a muted outing at the Stadio Olimpico as Lazio and AS Roma battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw on Sunday. Lazio had the better of the opening half, with efforts from Alessio Romagnoli and Gustav Isaksen drawing smart saves from Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar. The Biancocelesti eventually broke the deadlock just two minutes into the second half, when…Headlines NewsletterSubscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
Okocha Confident in Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes

1 week ago | headlines.ng | Brila FM

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has expressed strong belief that the team can still turn things around and beat South Africa to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Nigeria currently sit fourth in Group C with seven points after six matches, while South Africa’s Bafana Bafana lead the table with 13 points. The group dynamics are tight, with Rwanda trailing…Headlines NewsletterSubscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
Man Utd’s Keeper Gamble Backfires as Bayindir Blunders in Four-Goal Humbling

1 week ago | headlines.ng | Brila FM

Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim made a bold call ahead of Sunday’s trip to Newcastle — leaving out first-choice keeper Andre Onana after a wave of recent mistakes, most notably in the Europa League first leg against Lyon. But if Amorim expected calm from the storm, what he got instead was a new kind of chaos — and possibly a full-blown goalkeeping crisis. Altay Bayindir, handed his…Headlines NewsletterSubscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
Arokodare Clears Air on Snubbing Anderlecht

1 week ago | headlines.ng | Brila FM

Super Eagles striker, Tolu Arokodare has dismissed widespread reports suggesting he deliberately snubbed Belgian giants Anderlecht. The 24-year-old, who currently leads the Belgian Pro League scoring charts, clarified that he never turned down Anderlecht out of pride or disrespect. According to Arokodare, the circumstances surrounding the club’s interest were never as straightforward as the…Headlines NewsletterSubscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
Galatasaray Legend Hails Osimhen as Best Player of the Season

1 week ago | headlines.ng | Brila FM

Galatasaray legend, Tanju Çolak has singled out Victor Osimhen as the Best Player of the Season, rating him above Spanish striker Alvaro Morata in the club’s current campaign. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in red-hot form since arriving in Istanbul. The Nigerian forward has netted an impressive 28 goals and provided five assists in 32 appearances across all…Headlines NewsletterSubscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.