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In a surprising turn of events, Nigerian music star Seyi Vibez has publicly lashed out at his colleague Adekunle Gold, labeling him a mediocre musician with uninspired fashion sense. The outburst occurred on Friday via his X handle, where Vibez wrote, ‘Adekunle Gold, you’re wack, and your swag is wack. Old fool!’

The reason behind this harsh criticism remains unclear, though fans speculate it stems from a line in Adekunle Gold’s new track ‘Life Of The Faaji.’ In the song, Gold sings, ‘They love my fuji / This one no be fuji moto,’ which many interpret as a jab at Vibez’s hit song ‘Fuji Moto.’

As of now, Adekunle Gold has not responded to the attack. The Nigerian music industry watches closely to see if this feud will escalate.

Nollywood celebrities Lateef Adedimeji and his spouse, actress Adebimpe Oyebade, have publicly refuted a photo of triplets that went viral online, clarifying that the image is not of their children. The clarification comes just a week after the couple joyfully announced the birth of their own triplets, ending a five-year wait.

Following the couple’s naming ceremony on Thursday, a photograph surfaced on social media depicting the pair holding three infants. Fans and well-wishers quickly circulated the image, believing it to be the first glimpse of the newborns.

However, on Friday, Adebimpe Oyebade took to Instagram to set the record straight. In her post, she stated unequivocally, “All the babies pictures flying around aren’t our babies, please.” She attributed the picture to artificial intelligence and assured followers that authentic photos would be shared at a later date. “We’ll share @etawithlove pictures soon,” she added.

Echoing his wife’s sentiments, Lateef Adedimeji also addressed the issue on X (formerly Twitter). Expressing gratitude for the public’s support, he wrote, “Please note that the AI-generated baby photos circulating right now are not ours. Thank you for understanding.”

The couple’s prompt response has helped curtail the spread of misinformation, as fans now await the genuine photos of the triplets.

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final, overturning a 1-0 deficit from the first leg. The match at Villa Park saw the hosts dominate from start to finish, ensuring a 4-1 aggregate triumph.

This victory sets up a final showdown with SC Freiburg, who also staged a comeback against Braga. The German Bundesliga team won the second leg 3-1 at home, reversing a 2-1 loss from the first leg to advance with a 4-3 aggregate scoreline.

The Europa League final is scheduled for May 20, where both teams will compete for the prestigious trophy. Villa’s performance highlighted their attacking prowess, while Freiburg demonstrated resilience by overturning a deficit.

Chelsea icon John Terry has criticized Arsenal for what he perceives as over-the-top celebrations following their Champions League final berth. The Gunners secured their spot in the final by defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the semi-final second leg, with Bukayo Saka scoring the decisive goal.

After the match at the Emirates Stadium, Mikel Arteta’s players engaged in lively celebrations with the home crowd, but Terry, a former Chelsea captain, felt the reaction was excessive. Speaking on TikTok, Terry expressed his disappointment with the display.

He admitted he had been eagerly anticipating the match but found the quality of play lacking. While acknowledging Arsenal’s achievement in reaching the final, Terry emphasized that the celebrations were too much for his liking. He stated that the exuberance displayed by the players was far beyond what he considers appropriate.

Terry’s remarks have sparked debate among fans, with some agreeing that Arsenal’s reaction was overblown, while others defend the team’s right to celebrate a significant milestone.

Asisat Oshoala delivered a stellar performance, netting three goals to lead Al Hilal to a commanding 5-1 victory over Al Qadsiah, securing their spot in the Saudi Women’s Cup final. The Nigerian star scored twice before halftime and completed her hat-trick in the 73rd minute, ensuring a 7-2 aggregate win after a 2-1 first-leg triumph.

Oshoala’s extraordinary form continues, with the forward accumulating 23 goals and six assists across all competitions this season. Her contributions have been pivotal for Al Hilal’s campaign. The team now awaits the winner of the semifinal between Al Ula and Al Nasr, the latter featuring another Nigerian international, Ashleigh Plumptre.

Moses Aduku, the head coach of Nigeria’s Falconets, has declared his intention to pursue a comprehensive win against Malawi in the second leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The team carries a 2-0 advantage from the first match.

The Zambian opponent must overcome the deficit by scoring at least three goals without reply at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe this Saturday to eliminate the Nigerian side. Aduku, who guided his squad to away triumphs earlier against Rwanda and Senegal, emphasized that they will not adopt a cautious stance.

“We will not sit back; instead we will attack them to see if we can score. I have faith in my players,” Aduku stated before the fixture. “Malawi will come out aggressively, so we must be ready.”

Nigeria has an unbroken record of participation in every edition of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

According to a former assistant coach of Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray should pursue Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes in a future transfer window. Zeki Önder Özen believes that adding the Portuguese midfielder could be the decisive factor that persuades Victor Osimhen to extend his stay with the Turkish champions.

Özen, speaking with VOLE, described Fernandes as one of the world’s elite players, stating that his arrival would strengthen Galatasaray’s ambitions in the UEFA Champions League. He argued that Fernandes would create significant challenges for opposition defenses in the Süper Lig, and that pairing him with Osimhen in attack would be devastating.

“Bringing in Fernandes would make Osimhen want to remain with the club,” Özen said. “Imagine the impact when both players are at their peak. The combination would be unstoppable.”

After a long tenure spanning 13 seasons, Nigerian international Kevin Akpoguma is preparing to bid farewell to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. The Bundesliga club has confirmed that the center-back will depart upon the expiration of his current contract, which concludes at the end of this campaign.

Akpoguma initially joined Hoffenheim in 2013 from Karlsruher SC. Over the years, he gained valuable experience through loan spells at Fortuna Düsseldorf and Hannover 96 before cementing his place in the senior squad. However, the 31-year-old has seen limited action this term, featuring in only eight matches across all competitions.

With no extension offered by the club, Akpoguma’s final home appearance at the PreZero Arena is set for this weekend against SV Werder Bremen. The defender, who previously represented Germany at youth levels before switching allegiance to Nigeria, will now seek a new challenge elsewhere.

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has thrown his weight behind his former club in the Premier League title race, suggesting Mikel Arteta’s side can succeed even if they stumble in the final fixtures.

According to Merson, the Gunners may not require a flawless finish to secure the championship. Writing in his Sportskeeda column, the ex-midfielder pointed out that Arsenal’s remaining matches—against West Ham, Burnley, and Crystal Palace—offer attainable points.

Merson highlighted a pivotal moment for Manchester City, noting that Jeremy Doku’s late strike against Everton prevented a more damaging result for Pep Guardiola’s team. “Imagine if Jeremy Doku hadn’t scored that late goal [against Everton], it could have been far worse for City,” he remarked.

Arsenal currently sits five points clear at the top, though City have a game in hand. This weekend, the north Londoners travel to West Ham, while the champions host Brentford. Merson remains confident: “I still believe Arsenal will win the league, and they might not have to win all their matches to do it.”

Sulaiman Umar Gamagira, a defender for Ranchers Bees, has expressed his team’s strong desire to secure a win against Doma United in their concluding Super Four match. The Kaduna-based side is set to face off with Doma United at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne this Friday.

After suffering defeats in their first two games of the tournament, Gamagira emphasized the importance of ending the campaign on a positive note. ‘This is our last game in the Super Four. We’ve dropped points in the previous two, so we must give our all to get three points,’ he stated in an interview with Nigerian Players Gallery.

The defender stressed that returning home without a victory is not an option. ‘We’re fully prepared and will leave everything on the pitch. We want to bring smiles back to our fans. We’re learning from our errors, and my teammates are eager for a win.’