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Gareth Bale and Wales were the only one of the four home nations to get the results they needed in this international break

Wales were promoted to the Nations League top flight, but Scotland failed to join them – and Northern Ireland have been relegated.

Italy, Belgium, France and Spain are in next year’s finals – but England, who finished third in their group, are not.

The two highest-ranking group winners not to secure a spot for the World Cup or play-offs through regular qualifying will earn a play-off place.

Wales earned more points than anybody else in League B, so with all the League A group winners likely to qualify on their own merits next year, Ryan Giggs’ side will probably be in the World Cup play-offs.

Winning a group means promotion and finishing bottom of a group in the top two leagues means relegation (League C has relegation play-offs).

The finals will take place in October 2021, with Italy expected to host.

The only thing yet to be decided is relegation from Group A4. Ukraine were unable to play their match against Switzerland because they had several positive Covid tests, with Uefa to decide what the result will be.

Who has finished in the crucial spots?

Qualified for next year’s finals: Italy (A1), Belgium (A2), France (A3), Spain (A4)

Promoted: Austria (B1), Czech Republic (B2), Hungary (B3), Wales (B4), Montenegro (C1), Armenia (C2), Slovenia (C3), Albania (C4), Faroe Islands (D1), Gibraltar (D2)

Relegated: Bosnia-Herzegovina (A1), Iceland (A2), Sweden (A3), Switzerland/Ukraine (A4),* Northern Ireland (B1), Slovakia (B2), Turkey (B3), Bulgaria (B4)

Relegation play-off: Cyprus (C1), Estonia (C2), Moldova (C3), Kazakhstan (C4)

*Uefa must decide the result of Ukraine’s game with Switzerland after it could not take place. Switzerland will be relegated unless they are given three points, in which case Ukraine are down.

Group A2

Group A2 - Belgium (15 pts), Denmark (10 pts), England (10 pts), Iceland (0 pts)

England finished third, meaning they will stay in the top division next season, but not go to the finals as they did last time.

Their 4-0 win over relegated Iceland was a dead rubber.

Belgium booked their place in the finals with a 4-2 win over Denmark.

Group B1

Group B1 - Austria (13 pts), Norway (10 pts), Romania (8 pts), Northern Ireland (2 pts)
The Norway and Romania points totals are subject to any Norway appeal – but any changes would not affect promotion or relegation

Northern Ireland have been relegated to the third tier after only picking up two points from six games.

Their hopes of survival were ended hours before their final game against Romania.

Uefa’s decision to hand Romania three points after Norway were unable to play on Sunday because of Covid restrictions sealed their fate.

Northern Ireland’s 1-1 draw with Romania means even a successful Norway appeal would not save Northern Ireland now.

Group B2

Group B2 - Czech Republic (12 pts), Scotland (10 pts), Israel (8 pts), Slovakia (4 pts)

Scotland missed out on promotion after losing their last two games when two points would have been enough.

They lost 1-0 to Israel to cost them the chance to go up and a possible World Cup play-off. The Czech Republic were promoted instead with a 2-0 win over neighbouring Slovakia.

Group B4

Group B4 - Wales (16 pts), Finland (12 pts), Republic of Ireland (3 pts), Bulgaria (2 pts)

Wales sealed promotion to join England in the top flight thanks to five wins and one draw from six games. A 3-1 win over Finland in the final game secured their promotion.

They will be in the 2022 World Cup play-offs unless two or more of Italy, Belgium, France and Spain fail to qualify for the tournament or play-offs next year.

The Republic of Ireland stayed up despite only scoring one goal in the tournament. A 0-0 draw with Bulgaria was enough to keep them up.

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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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