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TOTTENHAM INJURY NIGHTMARE WORSENS AS RICHARLISON LIMPS OFF IN VILLA DEFEAT
Richarlison’s hamstring injury is the latest blow for a depleted Tottenham squad. See the full injury list and return timelines.
Tottenham’s injury nightmare just got worse. Richarlison limped off early in their FA Cup third-round match against Aston Villa, leaving Spurs fans with another headache. The Brazilian striker, only just back in the starting lineup, pulled up with what looked like a hamstring problem and didn’t even make it to halftime. Now, everyone’s holding their breath, hoping it’s not as bad as it looked.
Things kept unravelling after Richarlison went off. Spurs had already come into the game in rough shape, with just one win from their last six matches. Thomas Frank, under pressure, needed a result to ease the tension, but Villa had other ideas. Emi Buendia put the visitors ahead just 22 minutes in, and Richarlison’s injury quickly followed, making a tough night even worse.
After some treatment on the pitch, Richarlison couldn’t carry on. Frank threw on Randal Kolo Muani, who’d started against Bournemouth, but that didn’t turn things around. Right before halftime, Morgan Rogers slipped another past Guglielmo Vicario, and suddenly Spurs were staring down a two-goal deficit.
Tottenham showed a bit more fight after the break. Wilson Odobert pulled one back, grabbing his second of the season, and for a short while, it looked like they might claw their way back. Xavi Simons even thought he’d levelled things up, rounding the keeper and slotting home, but the flag went up for offside. That was pretty much it. Villa held on during stoppage time and handed Spurs their 11th loss of the season that’s quickly going off the rails.
After the final whistle, Morgan Rogers, who scored what turned out to be the winner, summed it up: “First half, we were good. In the second half, they came at us, but we dug deep. We deserved it.” He’s in form, and so is the whole Villa side—13 wins in their last 15 games in all competitions.
Back to Spurs, Frank has more problems than answers. Richarlison’s status is up in the air, and the injury list just keeps growing. James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, and Mohamed Kudus are all sidelined. There was a bit of good news: Dominic Solanke made his return from an ankle injury, coming off the bench late on, and Destiny Udogie was back among the subs after his own hamstring trouble.
Frank gave updates on the walking wounded before kickoff. Bergvall and Bentancur are still under assessment, and Kudus is out until after the March international break with a quad tendon injury. Kulusevski’s situation is tricky—a knee problem that’s proving stubborn. Frank said, “If anyone can get back fast, it’s Dejan. He’s a top pro. We just need the pain in his knee to settle. He got an injection 10 days ago, so in three or four weeks, we’ll know more. When the pain’s gone, he’ll get back on the grass, and we’ll see.”
Tottenham will try to regroup and get things back on track against West Ham next Sunday. After another round of boos from the home fans, they need a lift—fast. Villa, meanwhile, are flying high and will find out who they play next in the FA Cup draw on Monday before facing Everton in the league. Spurs just need some good news, and right now, that feels in short supply.
VICTOR OSIMHEN EYEING TO BREAK NIGERIA’S GOAL RECORD IN THE AFCON SEMI-FINAL?
After netting his 35th international goal against Algeria, Osimhen eyes Yekini's 37-goal milestone. Can he do it against Morocco?
Victor Osimhen isn’t shy about his respect for Rasheed Yekini. Even as he keeps racking up goals for the Super Eagles, Osimhen calls the late striker Nigeria’s greatest—no question.
After helping Nigeria knock out Algeria 2–0 in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at the Marrakech Stadium—scoring once and setting up another—Osimhen moved even closer to Yekini’s old goal record. Still, he brushed off any talk about chasing records.
When reporters asked about the pressure of breaking Yekini’s mark, Osimhen shook his head. “No, not at all,” he said. “I’ve said this over and over—whether I reach his record or pass it, it doesn’t matter. Yekini will always be the best striker the Super Eagles ever had.”
Osimhen talked about how guys like Odion Ighalo inspired him, too, but he made it clear that it doesn’t take anything away from Yekini’s place in history. “I’m just giving my best. It feels amazing to be part of the Super Eagles’ story, but my real goal is to win something big for Nigeria. With my teammates behind me, I know I’m on the right track.”
Even after his big game against Algeria, Osimhen insisted the win belonged to the whole team. “First off, I want to congratulate everyone for their performance against a strong Algerian team. I just try to do my job—fight for the team, score, and assist. I’m glad it all came together for me on Saturday, but I don’t want to take all the credit. This was about the entire team. Everyone deserves praise.”
This tournament has been a different story compared to the last AFCON, where Osimhen only scored once, and Nigeria finished second. Now, he already has four goals in five games. What’s changed? Osimhen says he’s grown, plain and simple. “I always look at my mistakes and try to get better. I feel way more confident now, thanks to my teammates. For me, it’s not just about goals or assists—it’s about winning something with this team. I think we’re heading in the right direction, but it’s a tough road. I’ve improved a lot since the last AFCON, as a player and as a person.”
Next up, Nigeria faces Morocco in the semi-final on Wednesday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Osimhen will be looking to score again—and maybe grab that Golden Boot along the way.
OPINION: VLADIMIR PETKOVIC IS RIGHT—ALGERIA WERE PHYSICALLY OUTCLASSED BY A SUPERIOR NIGERIA SQUAD
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Algeria’s coach, Vladimir Petković, didn’t sugarcoat it—Nigeria was just stronger everywhere on the pitch. After losing their quarter-final in Morocco, Algeria bowed out of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Victor Osimhen made the difference, scoring in both halves and setting up Akor Adams for the second goal. Algeria, unbeaten until this point, just couldn’t keep up with the Super Eagles.
Algeria actually started the tournament in style. They cruised past Sudan 3-0, edged Burkina Faso 1-0, and topped their group with a 3-1 win over Equatorial Guinea. In the Round of 16, they squeezed past DR Congo 1-0 to reach the last eight. But against Nigeria, they just couldn’t break down a tough, organised defence. They looked flat up front and never really threatened.
Petković gave credit where it was due. “Nigeria deserved the win,” he said. “They played better than us. We couldn’t find our rhythm or concentration. I won’t get lost in the details—Nigeria was just better. We missed a lot. We wanted to control things, but they shut us down. Their individual talent showed, and physically, we were a step behind. We tried to rally after halftime, but our attack couldn’t get going.”
He admitted his players were gutted. “They did well in this tournament. The journey’s over; another one is coming. We have to hold our heads high.”
Winger Riyad Mahrez felt the same. “That’s football—they were better, and that’s the reality. We have to keep working and move forward. We were slow in our positioning, and maybe we lacked balance. Nigeria was strong, and we couldn’t keep the ball long enough to trouble them. We did everything we could, but sometimes you just face a stronger team.”
Asked about the refereeing, Mahrez didn’t blame the loss on it but was clearly frustrated. “Everyone saw what happened. The referee was quick to book us but not them. These little things matter in high-level football, but that’s the game.”
Now, Nigeria heads to their 16th AFCON semi-final, where they’ll play tournament hosts Morocco. The Atlas Lions advanced after a 2-0 win over Cameroon. That semi-final kicks off on Wednesday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
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