AFCON 2023: Taiwo Awoniyi sends message to Victor Boniface following injury

Nigeria were preparing to head to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a fearsome strike force. However, they will have to make do without Victor Boniface and Taiwo Awoniyi.

Awoniyi has sent a heartfelt message to his compatriot, who has been ruled out for a few months with injury.

The Bayer Leverkusen star was expected to spearhead the Super Eagles attack alongside Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen.

The German club announced on Monday, January 8, that the striker will be out for a few months after suffering an injury while in training with Nigeria.

"Victor Boniface suffered a muscle-tendon injury in the right adductor area. Our striker will undergo surgery in the coming days and is expected to be out of action until early April." ????

The injury comes at a crucial time for Leverkusen who are challenging for the Bundesliga title. They are on top of the league, and Boniface has been one of their stars in the 2023/24 season.

Awoniyi's message to Boniface

After the terrible news was confirmed, the Nottingham Forest striker took to X to send the best wishes to his compatriot, who is facing months on the sidelines.

My guy mafo……. We gallant for that green white green. We go again…..no one fit kill light.”

Awoniyi, just like Boniface, is missing the tournament through injury.

The Super Eagles will have to rely on African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen for the goals. Terem Moffi and Real Sociedad, star Umar Sadiq, will support the Napoli star up front.