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Dan Burke·9 January 2024
Victor Boniface withdraws from Nigeria's AFCON squad
Victor Boniface withdraws from Nigeria's AFCON squad | OneFootball
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Nigeria’s preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations have suffered a huge blow with the news that Victor Boniface has been forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury.
The Bayer Leverkusen striker – who has scored 16 goals in 23 games at club level this season – is suffering from a groin injury which is likely to keep him out until February.
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He will therefore not travel to Cote d’Ivoire for the tournament, with Terem Moffi drafted in to replace him, subject to approval from OGC Nice.
The Super Eagles kick-off their tournament when they take on Equatorial Guinea in Ebimpé on Sunday.
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