Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface is sweating to be fit for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after sustaining a muscular injury in training in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The Super Eagles are based in camp in Abu Dhabi, leading to the AFCON.
The 22 years old was left out of the team’s warmup match against local Dubai club Al Gharib on Sunday, and he did not play a part in Eagles’ 2-0 loss to Guinea in their final test game on Monday.
SCORENigeria writes that the striker has undergone a scan to ascertain the severity of the injury as the clock ticks down to the commencement of the African tourney.
Boniface has been a standout performer this season for German side Bayer Leverkusen, scoring goals for fun and he is hoping to replicate the form for his national team in Côte d’Ivoire.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are searching for a fourth Nations Cup title with hopes built on reigning king of African football Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi amongst others.
