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Gabriel Jesus: Arsenal Striker To Miss Start of Premier League Season

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has had minor knee surgery and will miss the start of the Premier League season.
Jesus did not play in Wednesday’s pre-season win over Monaco and manager Mikel Arteta confirmed afterwards that the Brazil forward will be out “for a few weeks” after a “little procedure”.
The 26-year-old’s injury is related to the knee problems he had last season, which also required surgery.
“It’s a big blow because we had him back to his best,” said Arteta.
Speaking after Arsenal beat Monaco 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Emirates Stadium, the Gunners boss said Jesus had felt some pain in his knee for the past few weeks.
“Unfortunately he had a little procedure this morning. He had some irritation in the knee and we had to get it resolved. It’s not major but he will be out for a few weeks I think,” Arteta said.
“We had to make a decision and the best one is to protect the player and to get him back as quickly as possible, so we decided to do it.”
Jesus’ injury comes four days before Arsenal face treble winners Manchester City in the Community Shield and 10 days before their first match of the Premier League season against Nottingham Forest.
Nketiah shows he can fill gap
Eddie Nketiah is now likely to lead Arsenal’s line in those games and he captained the Gunners against Monaco as Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber made their first Emirates starts.
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale made an early save from Aleksandr Golovin before Monaco took the lead shortly after the half-hour mark when France midfielder Youssouf Fofana headed in Mohamed Camara’s cross.
They missed a good opportunity to double their lead soon after when Guillermo Maripan missed from close range before Arsenal’s £100m summer signing Rice saw a shot blocked.

The French side led until two minutes before half-time, when Nketiah timed his run well to finish at the back post from Gabriel Martinelli’s corner.
Monaco were regularly getting behind Arsenal’s defence and missed two great chances early in the second period as Wissam Ben Yedder hit the post before Golovin struck a shot straight at Ramsdale from 12 yards.
Arteta replaced Rice with fellow new arrival Kai Havertz as one of seven changes shortly after the hour mark.
Two of the other changes combined to almost put the Gunners in front on 73 minutes when Jorginho’s fine pass sent Leandro Trossard through on goal but he shot straight at Philipp Kohn.
The game was settled by a penalty shootout, with Ramsdale saving former Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino’s effort before centre-back Gabriel converted the winning spot kick to win the Emirates Cup.

What’s next?
The game completes Arsenal’s pre-season campaign, which included a defeat to Manchester United and a victory against Barcelona on a tour of the United States.
Their next match is against Manchester City in the Community Shield at Wembley on 6 August (16:00 BST)
Arteta’s side will then be back at the Emirates for their opening game of the Premier League season when they host Nottingham Forest on 12 August (12:30 BST).
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Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits?
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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Obeena Delivers Show-Stopping Performance at Igbotic Game Night in East London


East Ham, East London — 8 August 2026: The vibrant Igbo community in the UK came together for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, culture and social connection at Igbotic Game Night, one of the biggest social gatherings celebrating the Igbo community in the United Kingdom.
Among the night’s standout moments was an electrifying performance by Afrobeats artist Obeena, who took the stage and immediately captured the attention of the crowd.
Obeena delivered performances of two of his hit songs, “Wara Wara” and “Banging,” bringing his energetic sound and distinctive stage presence to the event. From the opening moments of his set, fans responded with excitement, singing along, dancing and enthusiastically supporting the artist.

His performance of “Wara Wara” created an instant connection with the audience, while “Banging” took the energy to another level. Obeena’s ability to engage the crowd transformed his set into one of the most memorable entertainment moments of the evening.
Held in East Ham, East London, on 8 August 2026, Igbotic Game Night provided a unique platform for members of the Igbo community to celebrate their heritage while enjoying music, games and social interaction. Events such as this continue to play an important role in bringing together Nigerians and the wider African diaspora in the UK.
For Obeena, the performance was another opportunity to showcase his growing artistry and connect directly with fans. His energetic delivery, stage confidence and ability to command the audience demonstrated why his live performances continue to attract attention.
By the end of his set, Obeena had left the crowd amazed and added another memorable chapter to his journey as an Afrobeats artist. His appearance at Igbotic Game Night was not simply a performance—it was a celebration of Nigerian music, culture and community.
With performances like this, Obeena continues to demonstrate his ambition to take his sound beyond the studio and onto major stages, connecting with audiences through music, energy and an unmistakable African identity.
Igbotic Game Night brought the Igbo community together. Obeena gave them a performance to remember.
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