Tremendous Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen ahead Victor Boniface has been dominated out of the African Cup of Nations, which begins in Cote 'd' Voire on January 16, after struggling a groin harm, Owngoalnigeria reviews.
The nasty harm would have saved him out of Sunday's take a look at match towards native membership Al Gharbia and Monday's defeat to Guinea's Syli Nationale.
“A scan was completed at present and the size of time he shall be out of AFCON. Victor Boniface will return to Germany the place he’ll start therapy for the groin harm that’s anticipated to maintain him out for six weeks,” Owngoalnigeria reviews.
The 23-year-old seems to have resigned himself to destiny after wishing his teammates the most effective of luck on the event.
“Good luck guys…I want you all the most effective at afcon,” he posted on Instagram on Monday.
It’s now anticipated that the Nigerian Soccer Affiliation will announce his substitute.
The previous Saint Union striker Gelloise was on the verge of forming a lethal partnership with Napoli star Victor Osimhen after a blistering begin on the Bay Area, scoring 10 objectives and offering seven assists.
His absence has dealt one other main blow to the Nigerian workforce chasing its fourth title after midfielder Wilfred Ndidi withdrew from the event on account of a muscle harm that may maintain him out for 3 months.
Ndidi has now been changed by Royal Antwerp participant Alhassan Yusuf.
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