Moffi replaces injured Boniface,  to join Super Eagles squad in Cote d'Ivoire

Moffi replaces injured Boniface, to join Super Eagles squad in Cote d'Ivoire

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 09:45 - 10.01.2024

Terem Moffi has been called up to the Nigeria squad for AFCON 2023, to replace the injured Victor Boniface.

Boniface picked up a groin injury in Super Eagles training camp and will reportedly be out of action for up to three months 

Moffi called up to replace Boniface

Boniface's absence is a huge blow to Nigeria as many had anticipated a deadly strike partnership with Victor Osimhen in Jose Peseiro's 4-4-2.

The Bayer Leverkusen man will now undergo treatment in Germany in hopes of a swift recovery.

Terem Moffi has 6 goals and 2 assists this season in Ligue 1.
Terem Moffi has 6 goals and 2 assists this season in Ligue 1. (Photo Credit: Nicr/X)

Moffi's initial exclusion was a huge surprise, with many questioning the inclusion of skipper Ahmed Musa instead.

He has scored 7 goals in 17 games for OGC Nice this season.

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