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Victor Boniface's AFCON Journey: From Hope to Injury

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Victor Boniface, the rising star, faces unexpected setback at AFCON.

Victor Boniface, the talented forward from Bayer Leverkusen, was set to shine at the African Cup of Nations but fate had other plans. A groin injury has dashed his hopes of competing in the prestigious tournament starting on January 16 in Cote d'Ivoire. This news comes as a blow to both the Super Eagles and fans who were eagerly anticipating Boniface's performance on the field.

Nigeria's national team now faces the challenge of finding a suitable replacement for Boniface. Terem Moffi and Cyriel Dessers are being considered as potential replacements, with the team sweating over making the right choice. Boniface's absence leaves a void in the squad, raising questions about the team's strategy and lineup for the tournament.

Despite the setback, Victor Boniface's supporters are sending him messages of encouragement, including heartfelt words from fellow player Taiwo Awoniyi. Boniface will undergo surgery, aiming to return to action by early April. The Super Eagles will miss his presence on the field, but the team is determined to make a mark at the AFCON despite the absence of their star player.

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Victor Boniface out of AFCON (The Punch)

Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface, is out of the African Cup of Nations that starts on January 16 in Cote 'd' Voire after picking ...

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Nigeria's injured Boniface set to miss African Cup of Nations (Reuters)

Nigeria's Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface indicated on Monday that he will miss this month's Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a groin injury ...

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EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles sweat on Victor Boniface to be fit for ... (SCORE NIGERIA)

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has again been left out of Super Eagles action today as he is now battling to be fit for the AFCON after he picked ...

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Terem Moffi or Cyriel Dessers: Who is the best to replace Victor ... (Soccernet.ng)

Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface is set to miss the AFCON tournament after picking up a muscle injury in Super Eagles' training camp in Abu Dhabi and will ...

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Cรดte d'Ivoire 2023: Victor Boniface ruled out of AFCON after ... (Peoples Gazette)

Boniface's injury is the latest blow for Nigeria in her bid for a fourth AFCON title.

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Exclusive - Groin Injury Knocks Red Hot Victor Boniface Out Of ... (OwnGoal Nigeria)

Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface won't be representing Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations after picking up a groin injury, OwnGoalNigeria.com can.

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Victor Boniface Ruled Out Of AFCON 2023 With Groin Injury (Leadership Newspaper)

Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has been ruled out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury.

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Official: Moffi in for injured Victor Boniface pending approvals by ... (SCORE NIGERIA)

The Super Eagles today announced that Terem Moffi has replaced injured Victor Boniface on the final AFCON list pending approval of both CAF and the French ...

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Eagles suffer another injury blow as Boniface is ruled out of AFCON (TheCable)

Victor Boniface, Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, has been ruled out of the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) due t.

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AFCON Blues: Victor Boniface out and more.. (ACLSports)

Super Eagles and Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has been ruled out of this year's AFCON in Cote d'Ivoire due to injury.

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Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi sends heartfelt message to ... (Soccernet.ng)

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has sent words of encouragement to Victor Boniface after it was confirmed that the Bayer Leverkusen star is ruled out of ...

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Victor Boniface withdraws from Nigeria's AFCON squad due to injury (The Athletic)

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has withdrawn from the Nigeria squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations due to injury.

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Afcon 2023: Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface ruled out as Nigeria ... (BBC News)

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) through injury, in another blow to Nigeria's preparations.

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Moffi replaces injured Boniface in Super Eagles' AFCON squad (TheCable)

Terem Moffi has been drafted in as the replacement for Victor Boniface ahead of the upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coastโ€ฆ

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Injured Nigeria forward Victor Boniface ruled out of Africa Cup ... (USA TODAY)

Nigeria forward Victor Boniface has been ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a thigh injury and has already returned to Germany.

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Victor Boniface undergoes surgery, out till April โ€“ Score Nigeria (SCORE NIGERIA)

Victor Boniface will undergo surgery in the coming days and will be out of action till early April, according to his German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen ...

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Tactical analysis: pass-master Florian Wirtz and star striker Victor ... (Bundesliga.com - official website)

Bayer Leverkusen's attacking duo are about as dangerous as it gets, as bundesliga.com explains...

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How big a loss is Victor Boniface to Super Eagles? โ€“ Score Nigeria (SCORE NIGERIA)

The Super Eagles will now have to fly high at the 2023 AFCON in Cote d'Ivoire without Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface after a long-term groin ...

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Victor Boniface injury: How long will Nigeria and Bayer Leverkusen ... (Soccernet.ng)

Soccernet rounds up what you need to know about how long Victor Boniface will be out, and when he could make his return.

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