Late goals by Pernille Harder and Fran Kirby took Chelsea through to their first Women’s Champions League final at the expense of Bayern Munich in a captivating game.
The Blues trailed 2-1 after the away leg but Kirby’s breakaway strike put them in control on away goals.
Sarah Zadrazil’s stunning shot made it 1-1 but Ji So-yun restored the lead.
With extra time looming Harder headed in and, as Bayern pressed, Kirby scored into an empty net to seal victory.
Kirby ran half the length of the pitch to ensure Chelsea’s progress in a dramatic finish to an astonishing game at Kingsmeadow.
The goal sparked wild scenes of celebration among players and staff, with a tearful manager Emma Hayes overwhelmed by leading Chelsea through to the final against Barcelona in Gothenburg on Sunday, 16 May.
Harder’s fine near-post header from Jess Carter’s exquisite free-kick had put the Blues on the verge of becoming the first English side since Arsenal in 2007 to reach a European final.
Bayern piled forward in the final stages, causing blind panic on several occasions as they desperately sought the second away goal that would have taken them through.
But the hosts somehow survived and, with keeper Laura Benkarth upfield Kirby made sure of a monumental win.
Kirby class shines through again
England striker Kirby was the game’s outstanding player in a match full of standout performances by Chelsea.
Magdalena Eriksson’s experience shone though in defence having returned after injury and the trio of Meleanie Leupolz, Sophie Ingle and Ji provided the perfect balance in midfield.
Leupolz and Ingle’s tenacity and ability to read danger enabled Ji’s creative talents to flourish and in turn allow Kirby, Kerr and Harder to cause mayhem in the final third.
Kirby started and finished the scoring, putting the Blues ahead inside ten minutes with a typically composed finish after a sumptuous one-two with Kerr.
Bayern responded impressively and Carter had to make a vital block to stop Lineth Beerensteyn’s goalbound effort, before Zadrazil’s swerving 25-yard strike via the underside of the bar levelled the scores.
Ji’s follow-up strike after her own free-kick was blocked restored the lead, the South Korean’s shot bouncing into the turf, going through a crumbling wall and finding the far corner.
And a place in showpiece final was assured thanks to Harder and Kirby.
Chelsea’s quadruple quest continues
Boss Hayes was overcome with emotion, having twice taken Chelsea to the semi-finals where they lost to Wolfsburg in 2018 and Lyon in 2019.
She was on the Arsenal coaching staff when the Gunners won the Uefa Women’s Cup – as the Women’s Champions League was then known – in 2007.
Victory means a remarkable quadruple is still feasible. The Blues have already won the League Cup, thrashing Bristol City 6-0 in the final, while they are two points clear at the top of the Women’s Super League with two games remaining.
Wins over Tottenham and Reading will ensure back-to-back league titles and they also have a fifth-round FA Cup tie at home to Everton looming.
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! 👇
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
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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