Boniface back in training to Bayer Leverkusen delight
Super Eagles and Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has returned to training to the delight of the Bundesliga side.
Boniface was forced to miss around three months of action due to an adductor injury. Recall that injury also forced him to miss the recently concluded AFCON in Cote d Ivoire and no doubt equally explains while he was not considered for Super Eagles international friendlies against Ghana and Mali respectively
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The Eagles have already played the first one against Black Stars running away with a 2-1 win and will today file out against fellow Eagles of Mali in the second friendly in Marrakech.
The 23-year-old sustained the injury during Nigeria’s preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations where Nigeria eventually finished as second best with hosts Ivory Coast emerging champions.
The former Union Berlin star is Bayer Leverkusen’s top scorer this season with 16 goals and eight assists in 23 games across all competitions
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His return to action will be a timely boost for Die Werkself who are unbeaten in all competitions this season.
Xabi Alonso’s side are still in the hunt of three titles (Bundesliga, DFB Pokal and UEFA Europa League).