Victor Boniface has been ruled out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a groin injury.
The 23-year-old is expected to return to Germany, where he will begin treatment for the injury.
The injury is expected to keep Boniface out for around six weeks.
⛔️🇳🇬 Victor Boniface will miss the AFCON for Nigeria due to groin injury, he’s expected to be out for six weeks.
Massive blow for the Super Eagles and one more injury to manage for Bayer Leverkusen. pic.twitter.com/OF5sDWWv9J
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 8, 2024
The striker sustained the injury during one of the team’s training sessions in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
A decision is expected to be made on his replacement soon.
OGC Nice forward Terem Moffi is favoured to replace him in the 25-man squad.
