In a major blow for Nigeria’s national football team, 23-year-old striker Victor Boniface has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to a groin injury. The young talent will be returning to Germany for immediate treatment, as his recovery is estimated to take approximately six weeks.
The injury occurred during a training session held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, casting a shadow over Nigeria’s preparations for the prestigious tournament. With Boniface’s absence, the team is now tasked with identifying a suitable replacement for the talented forward, putting the coaching staff under pressure to make a swift and strategic decision.
As speculation looms regarding Boniface’s replacement, all eyes are on OGC Nice forward Terem Moffi, who is positioned as the frontrunner to fill the void left by the injured player in the 25-man squad.
The unexpected turn of events has left Nigerian football enthusiasts and international fans alike on edge, as they await the resolution of this setback and the team’s subsequent actions to rally and regroup ahead of the AFCON 2023.
