AFCON: Moffi gets nod to replace injured Boniface

OGC Nice forward Terem Moffi has been confirmed to join Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Moffi will replace the injured Victor Boniface in the final 25-man squad due to kick off their Cup of Nations campaign against Equatorial Guinea on January 14.

Boniface reportedly picked up a groin injury during a Super Eagles training session and the player himself posted on social media to confirm his withdrawal from the team and tournament.

Super Eagles Camp Update;

Terem Moffi has been confirmed as replacement for Victor Boniface. The OGC Nice player will join the team in Cote D'Ivoire.

Victor Boniface OUT❌
Terem Moffi IN✅#AFCONwithBRILA pic.twitter.com/8YDhsSvlAp

— Sports Radio Brila FM (@Brilafm889) January 10, 2024

🚨 AFCON UPDATE: Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has reportedly withdrawn from the #AFCON2023 squad.

🔄 According to reports, Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has called up OGC Nice forward Terem Moffi as his replacement (subject to final clearance from CAF and OGC Nice). pic.twitter.com/SU5GYM1GiD

— A2Z Football Hub 🟡⚫ (@a2zfootballhub) January 9, 2024

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Meanwhile, Moffi who was in the initial 41-man provisional squad, has now been called up in his place.

However, the France-based forward will join the team in Ivory Coast.

So far in his international career, Terem Moffi has scored 4 goals in 12 outings for the Super Eagles.