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Chelsea ‘Suffer’ Before Alonso’s Late Winner in Prague

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Marcos Alonso was one of seven Chelsea changes from their Premier League victory over West Ham

Marcos Alonso’s late goal secured a narrow win for Chelsea in the Europa League quarter-final first leg at Slavia Prague.

The Spaniard timed his run perfectly to meet Willian’s right-wing cross with a firm header four minutes from time in the Czech capital.

Maurizio Sarri’s under-strength side struggled to find any rhythm for large spells, but grew into the game after Eden Hazard was introduced off the bench just before the hour mark.

The second leg at Stamford Bridge takes place on 18 April.

Late goal papers over performance

Chelsea return home with a lead, but this was definitely not a vintage European performance from the 2013 Europa League winners.

They were sloppy in possession from the first whistle as Sarri made seven changes from Monday’s dominant victory over West Ham in the Premier League.

Willian found the crossbar with a fierce shot in the first half, but it took until the 59th minute for Antonio Rudiger to register their first shot on target, moments after Hazard made his appearance at the Eden Arena.

The Belgian was influential as Chelsea played with more intensity and posed more of a threat, while Willian went close to giving them the lead when he shot narrowly wide after a neat one-two with Olivier Giroud.

Left-back Alonso had a poor game by his high standards, but popped up with a late run into the area to stun the home crowd.

Chelsea have never lost a European knockout tie having won the first leg away from home, and they travel to Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday hoping to make it five consecutive wins in all competitions.

Slavia can pose a threat at the Bridge

Czech league leaders Slavia have scored 10 goals in the knockout stages, and showed enough quality against Chelsea to suggest this tie is not over.

Captain Simon Deli almost handed the hosts an early lead when he headed Miroslav Stoch’s free-kick inches wide at the back post.

Former Blues midfielder Stoch was bright throughout as he pulled the strings for Slavia, who had more shots in total and more on target as they played with an intensity that Chelsea struggled to cope with in the early exchanges.

They almost snatched a goal moments before Alonso’s winner when Ibrahim Benjamin Traore produced a fierce shot at goal, but Kepa Arrizabalaga leapt to his right to save well.

Jindrich Trpisovsky’s side forced Chelsea into mistakes and they will draw confidence from their impressive performances on the road against Genk and Sevilla in the previous rounds.

Man of the match – Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea)

Antonio Rudiger
Antonio Rudiger made more passes than any other Chelsea player (81) and was impressive as they kept an eighth clean sheet in this seasons’s Europa League

English dominance at the back – the stats

  • Slavia Prague remain without a win against English sides in European competition since a 2-1 victory against Leeds United in the quarter finals of the 1999-2000 Uefa Cup (P8 W0 D2 L6 since).
  • Chelsea have lost only one of their past 15 European games (W11 D3 L1) and are unbeaten since a 3-0 defeat in the last 16 of the Champions League against Barcelona last season.
  • No side has kept more clean sheets in the Europa League this season than Chelsea (8 – level with Arsenal).
  • Chelsea had two shots on target in the match – the fewest they have managed in a Europa League game this season.
  • Since his Chelsea debut in September 2016, Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso has scored more goals in all competitions than any other defender (17).
  • Willian has been directly involved in seven goals in his past six Europa League games for Chelsea (2 goals, 5 assists).

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Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits?

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Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶

 

 

Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.

The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.

And the big question now is:

Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂

Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.

One X user joked:

“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”

Another simply said:

“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”

But then came “Lembe.” 🔥

The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.

Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.

And it didn’t stop there.

‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED

On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.

One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.

From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.

Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:

Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥

So, let’s settle this once and for all:

Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?

Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇

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RUAN-Badkid.96: The Unfiltered Voice Recommitting African Sound to Truth

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RUAN-Badkid.96 is a Nigerian recording artist whose music refuses to live inside a single genre. Blending Afrobeat, Afrofusion, trap, hip-hop, melodic rap, R&B, and global influences, he creates records that move effortlessly between raw street energy, soulful storytelling, and infectious melodies. Whether delivering hard-hitting bars, emotional love songs, or rhythm-driven African records, his sound is defined by authenticity rather than limitation.

Inspired by both African culture and international music, RUAN-Badkid.96 embraces the confidence and ambition of global hip-hop while staying deeply connected to his roots. His lyrics explore love, heartbreak, betrayal, friendship, social injustice, hope, and the everyday realities of life. He doesn’t create music to follow trends, he creates music to reflect truth, emotion, and human experience.

Behind his fearless image is an artist who believes in kindness, equality, justice, and genuine human connection. His appearance may be intimidating, but his message is rooted in compassion and authenticity. Every record carries a piece of his journey, proving that strength and vulnerability can exist in the same voice.

For RUAN-Badkid.96, music is more than entertainment, it’s a language, a testimony, and a lifelong mission to connect with people through honesty, versatility, and unforgettable sound.

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Meet the Man Who Turned Hype Into a Science: Emmy Blaq, Nigeria’s G.O.A.T. of Hype

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If you have ever been at a Nigerian event and found yourself on your feet before the main act even stepped on stage, there is a good chance a hype man was responsible. But not just any hype man. Emmy Blaq, born Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima and raised in Auchi, Edo State, has spent the last few years quietly becoming the most talked-about name in that profession, and the Nigerian press has taken notice. Punch, Vanguard, The Guardian Nigeria, The Nation, and Independent Newspaper have all sat down with him, and every conversation leads back to the same thing: this man does not just make noise; he makes moments.
What makes Emmy Blaq different is the journey behind the energy. Before the stages, the collaborations with Waje on her “Waje 2.0” album, DJ Consequence, and DJ Kaywise on the massively streamed “Joor Party Mix” series, he was repairing generators, cutting hair, and sewing clothes in Auchi. His first professional hype gig happened at a local fast food spot called Valchi, and the crowd response that night changed everything. He told The Nation directly: “My passion for entertainment and desire to make people happy led me into the craft.” Punch also captured his bigger mission when he said that hype men deserve more than what they currently earn, a statement that sparked a real conversation across Nigerian entertainment circles.
With over 1.7 million TikTok followers, 23.6 million TikTok likes, a viral “Wife Material” challenge that landed on Pulse Nigeria’s top ten social media moments of 2021, and an international performance at the Cameroon International Music Festival that Cameroonian media described as electrifying, Emmy Blaq is not building toward something. He is already there. The G.O.A.T. of Hype is not a title he gave himself and hoped would stick. It is one the rooms keep confirming every single time he grabs the mic.

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