Terem Moffi has been named as Boniface’s replacement, subject to approval from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and concurrence from his club.
Nigeria’s forward, Victor Boniface, has been ruled out of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) due to a groin injury.
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The Bayer Leverkusen striker sustained the injury and will remain in Germany for treatment, as reported by media outlets.
The expected recovery period is six weeks, forcing Boniface to withdraw from the AFCON squad.
Terem Moffi, a striker for Ligue 1 club, NICE, will step in to fill the void left by Boniface in Nigeria’s AFCON campaign. The Nice striker has six goals in Ligue 1 this season
The injury news comes as a disappointment for Boniface and Nigerian football fans, but the national team will now look to regroup and focus on the upcoming tournament in Cote d’Ivoire.
The AFCON is set to kick off in a few days, and Nigeria aims to make a strong impact on the continental stage despite this unfortunate setback.
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