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
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Boniface faces surgery, out for three months in crucial season blow
Victor Boniface, the promising Nigerian forward playing for Bayer Leverkusen, has suffered a significant setback due to a muscle-tendon injury in his right adductor.
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.
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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