Boniface Breaks Silence After Injury Struggles and AFCON Snub.
Victor Boniface has spoken publicly about a difficult year in his career, admitting that he has been struggling behind the scenes following injuries, failed transfers and international disappointment. In a short post shared on X, the Nigerian forward wrote, “Been putting fake smile for almost a year. But God know why all this is happening. Grateful to God.” The message comes after a series of setbacks that have stalled the 25 year old’s progress. Boniface saw two potential moves to Saudi Arabia fall through, leaving his future uncertain during the transfer window. His time at Bayer Leverkusen has been disrupted by recurring knee problems, which limited his appearances and affected his role in the squad. A subsequent loan move to Werder Bremen was expected to offer a fresh start, but fitness concerns continued to restrict his involvement. The situation worsened with his omission from Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 squad, ruling him out of the continental tournament and extending a frustrating period for the striker. While the post offered no further detail, it has drawn attention to the challenges Boniface has faced over the past year as he works towards full fitness and a return to regular football.
| 2026-01-10 10:34:53