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‘Victor Boniface Nursing Injury Ahead Of 2023 AFCON’
The potential partnership between Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface in the Super Eagles’ attack during the forthcoming 2023 AFCON is under a serious threat.
Victor Boniface was expected to shine like a million star in the 2023 AFCON, which will begin in Ivory Coast on January 13 but he is currently nowhere to be found.
When the Super Eagles played a friendly match against an Abu Dhabi club, Al Gharbia FC on Sunday, January 7, Boniface didn’t start the game and wasn’t on the bench.
His absence from the team wasn’t obvious since the Eagles played against a lowly-rated team, and the Nigerian side won emphatically, 12-0.
When the starting lineup for the warmup game against Guinea was released earlier today, January 8, and Victor Boniface wasn’t in the lineup and not part of the substitutes, Nigerians began to wonder where the 23-year-old striker had been.
Reports initially claimed that the Bayer Leverkusen striker is currently resting so that he can be 100 percent fit ahead of the commencement of the tournament on January 13.
However, it confirmed that Boniface is currently injured but the severity of the injury has not been ascertained.
At the time of writing, the state of the injury is still being assessed and there is a possibility that he could miss the 2023 AFCON if the injury is deemed severe.
If that happens, Boniface will be the second A-list player from coach Jose Peseiro’s 25-man AFCON squad to withdraw from the squad. Recall that Wilfred Ndidi had to be replaced by Alhassan Yusuf due to fitness issues.
Also, Kelechi Iheanacho has not joined the team as he is not fully fit yet. However, he is expected to link up with the team in Lagos on January 9 and then fly with them to Abidjan on January 10.
Super Eagles’ first match in the 2023 AFCON is against Equatoria Guinea on January 14.
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.
Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.
This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.
Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.
His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.
With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.
The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.
When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”
On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”
Watch him speak below:
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.
After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.
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