Brila sports news talk
Brila Sports News Talk! Here's a rundown of the latest sports news and updates from Nigeria and around the world:
Nigerian Football
- The Super Eagles are set to face Tunisia in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers on March 25th. The team has been training hard under the guidance of coach Gernot Rohr.
- The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league was halted in March 2020 and has yet to resume.
- Kano Pillars have been crowned the champions of the 2020/21 NPFL season, despite the league being suspended.
International Football
- The 2022 World Cup qualifiers are heating up, with several African teams vying for a spot in the tournament. Nigeria, Egypt, and Senegal are among the top contenders.
- The UEFA Champions League is set to resume in April, with the quarterfinals and semifinals taking place. Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain are among the top teams in the competition.
- The English Premier League has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but is expected to resume in May.
Other Sports
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to revive the country's national basketball team, which has been inactive for several years.
- The Nigerian Tennis Federation (NTF) has launched a new initiative to develop tennis in the country, with plans to establish more tennis courts and training facilities.
- The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has announced plans to send a team to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Sports News and Updates
- The Nigerian sports minister, Sunday Dare, has announced plans to establish a new sports ministry, which will focus on developing sports in the country.
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to introduce a new league system, which will feature a top-tier league and a second-tier league.
- The Nigerian sports industry is expected to generate over $1 billion in revenue this year, according to a report by the International Sports Federation (ISF).
That's all for now, folks! Stay tuned for more sports news and updates from Nigeria and around the world.