The young forward, Victor Boniface, who has been performing effectively in recent times, suffered a thigh injury in the match against Rwanda in November.
He has not played in any matches since that game. His team, Bayer Leverkusen, stated that there has been a minor setback in his rehabilitation.
The 24-year-old player is scheduled to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda in March. Whether he will be ready in time for these matches is a big question for Nigerian fans.
Although top Nigerian forwards like Lookman and Osimhen have emerged recently, Boniface’s presence is crucial for adding depth to the team.
Bayer Leverkusen made the following statement regarding the player’s injury:
“Jonas Hofmann, Amine Adli, and Victor Boniface are still sidelined.”
The exact date for Boniface’s return remains uncertain.