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In a thrilling encounter at Selhurst Park, Liverpool solidified their position at the top of the Premier League with a crucial victory over Crystal Palace, extending their lead in the standings. Punch Newspaper, through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, broke the news, capturing the excitement of Liverpool’s latest success.Liverpool’s relentless dominance throughout the matchContinueContinue reading “EPL Glory: Liverpool Tightens Grip on Premier League Lead with Crystal Palace Triumph”

In the latest twist of Nigerian football drama, Augustine Eguavoen, head coach of the Super Eagles, has firmly denied rumors suggesting that he stepped down from his position. The coach, known for his resilience and tactical prowess, took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to set the record straight, putting an end to swirlingContinueContinue reading ““I Am Still in Charge!” – Eguavoen Denies Resigning as Super Eagles Coach Amid Speculation”

The Super Eagles of Nigeria put on an electrifying display of football dominance in Kigali during their crucial AFCON qualifier against Rwanda. Despite the scoreline remaining goalless at halftime, the Nigerian side controlled the game with fluid ball movement and blistering footwork that left the Rwandan defense scrambling to keep up. From the very firstContinueContinue reading “AFCON Qualifier Showdown: Super Eagles Dominate Rwanda in Tense First Half in Kigali”

In a moment of triumph that has set the global stage ablaze, Nigeria’s powerlifting sensation, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, has broken the world record and clinched gold at the Paralympics. The groundbreaking achievement was announced via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, igniting a wave of national pride and international recognition for the Nigerian athlete. Oluwafemiayo,ContinueContinue reading “Nigeria’s Oluwafemiayo Shatters World Record, Strikes Gold at Paralympics”

The Super Eagles of Nigeria delivered a dominant performance in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, thrashing the Benin Republic’s Cheetahs 3-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday. The star duo of Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen were instrumental in the victory, each finding the back of the net in aContinueContinue reading “Lookman and Osimhen Shine as Super Eagles Crush Benin 3-0 in AFCON Qualifiers”

In a moment of national pride, Nigerian para-athlete Isau Ogunkunle has secured a remarkable Bronze medal in Para-Table Tennis, adding to the country’s growing list of achievements on the global stage. The news was joyfully shared on Nigerian Stories’ official X (formerly Twitter) handle, sparking celebrations across the nation. With the post captioned “Wow! NigeriaContinueContinue reading ““Nigeria Shines on the Global Stage: Isau Ogunkunle Clinches Bronze in Para-Table Tennis!””

In a groundbreaking achievement for Nigerian football, Ademola Lookman has been officially nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, cementing his place among the elite in world football. The announcement, made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, has sent waves of excitement and pride across the nation, as Lookman becomes one of theContinueContinue reading “Ademola Lookman Earns Historic Ballon d’Or Nomination: Nigerian Football Reaches New Heights”

Nigerian Stories took to its official X handle to celebrate a remarkable achievement by former Big Brother Naija star and two-time Nigerian high jump champion, Mike Edwards. In a stunning display of athleticism and determination, Edwards emerged victorious in his debut professional boxing match, defeating Jake Cornish with impressive skill and poise. Mike Edwards, knownContinueContinue reading “Mike Edwards Shines in Debut Boxing Victory Over Jake Cornish, Cementing His Legacy Beyond Big Brother Naija”

In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the football world, Napoli Football Club has officially excluded Nigerian star striker, Victor Osimhen, from their Serie A squad list for the upcoming season. The breaking news was announced on The Nigerian Stories’ official X handle, leaving fans and pundits alike in disbelief. Osimhen,ContinueContinue reading “Shockwave in Serie A: Napoli Excludes Victor Osimhen from Season Squad List”

In a stunning twist that has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian football community, newly appointed Super Eagles manager Bruno Labbadia has abruptly turned down the job—less than two weeks before the crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Benin and Rwanda. The news, announced through Nigerian Stories’ official X handle, has left fansContinueContinue reading ““Shocking Turn of Events: Super Eagles Manager Bruno Labbadia Rejects Role Just Weeks Before AFCON Qualifiers””