The Bayern Leverkusen ahead is not going to make his debut on the continental championships after succumbing to damage in coaching

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has despatched phrases of encouragement to Victor Boniface after it was confirmed that the Bayer Leverkusen star is dominated out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reviews.

Boniface was anticipated to be one of many breakout stars on the AFCON following his spectacular begin to life within the German Bundesliga.

The previous Union Saint-Gilloise ahead, nevertheless, cupped a groin hassle in the course of the Tremendous Eagles coaching of their Abu Dhabi camp, which can hold him out of motion for membership and nation for about six weeks.

It’s not the primary time Boniface would miss a serious event on the eve of the occasion. The 23-year-old was pressured to withdraw from the 2019 CAF U20 Nations Cup in Niger seven days earlier than the competitors kicked off.

Taking to social media on Monday, Boniface lamented his misfortune whereas confirming he wouldn’t be out there for the Tremendous Eagles.

Writing on X (previously Twitter), the striker mentioned: “U20 nations cup obtained injured 7 days earlier than Nations Cup. Tremendous Eagles obtained injured 6 days earlier than Nations Cup. Solely God is aware of why.”

Nonetheless, Taiwo Awoniyi responded to Boniface’s submit with a cheerful message urging him to sit up for many extra engagements with the Tremendous Eagles sooner or later.

Awoniyi himself shouldn’t be within the Nigerian squad for the AFCON attributable to a groin damage that required surgical procedure.

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Nonetheless, the Nottingham Forest man was enthusiastic when he wrote to Boniface: “My man mafo……. We gallant for that inexperienced white inexperienced. We go once more…..nobody match kill gentle. Imole ma tan final final.”

OGC Good striker Terem Moffi has been referred to as up as Boniface’s alternative for the Tremendous Eagles.