Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface will miss the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire due to a groin injury.
Boniface was absent from a test game against local club Al Gharbia on Sunday and the subsequent defeat to Guinea's Syli Nationale on Monday. A scan revealed the extent of the groin injury, and he is set to return to Germany for a six-week treatment.
The 23-year-old expressed his disappointment on Instagram, wishing his teammates the best of luck at AFCON. The Nigeria Football Federation is expected to announce a replacement for Boniface.
His absence adds to the challenges faced by the Nigerian team, which has already suffered a setback with midfielder Wilfred Ndidi withdrawing from the tournament due to a muscle injury. Ndidi has been replaced by Royal Antwerp player Alhassan Yusuf.
Boniface, who plays as a forward, was expected to form a potent partnership with Napoli star Victor Osimhen, given his impressive performance at Bay Arena, where he scored 10 goals and provided seven assists.
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