Victor Boniface: Xabi Alonso gives possible return date for Super Eagles star

Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed Victor Boniface could make his return from injury after the international break in March after a long absence from the squad.

The 22-year-old striker has been on the sidelines since early January, after suffering an adductor injury while in Nigeria's Abu Dhabi camp ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

According to Complete Sports, Alonso said Boniface could make his first Bayer Leverkusen appearance since January against Hoffenheim later this month or Fortuna Dusseldorf in the German Cup.

The Nigerian international, who has been out for over two months, returned to running duties last week and is ahead of schedule for his return to action, which was initially slated for late April.

Boniface still remains Bayer Leverkusen’s top scorer with 24 goal contributions (16 goals and eight assists) in 23 games across all competitions for the German club this season.