Victor Boniface

Boniface begins rehabilitation as knee surgery ends his season

Boniface begins rehabilitation as knee surgery ends his season

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has begun rehabilitation in Innsbruck, Austria, following successful knee surgery, Afrosport reports. After weeks of consultations, the Nigeria international opted for the procedure, ruling him out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. The surgery addressed a long-standing issue in his right knee that had limited his availability and performance. Boniface confirmed the start of his structured recovery through a Snapchat...

UCL: Boniface strike helps Leverkusen seal victory over AC Milan

Nigeria’s Boniface joins Werder Bremen on loan from Leverkusen

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen, Afrosport reports. The move comes after his proposed switch to AC Milan collapsed, with the Italian club pulling out due to fitness concerns. Milan had initially agreed a loan deal worth €5 million, with a €25m option to buy.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by...

AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s Boniface to undergo surgery, sidelined for months

AC Milan call off Boniface loan deal over injury concerns

AC Milan will not proceed with a deal to sign Nigerian forward Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen due to a failed medical, Afrosport reports. The 24-year-old underwent medical tests in Milan on Friday ahead of a season-long loan move worth a €5 million fee, with a €25 million option to buy. This follows concerns over the condition of his right knee, with Milan now moving forward...

Boniface’s agent to travel to Italy to finalise AC Milan loan deal

Boniface: Medical concerns stall Nigerian striker’s move to AC Milan

Victor Boniface’s move to AC Milan has hit a stumbling block after medical checks raised concerns over his right knee, Afrosport reports. The 24-year-old underwent extensive tests in Milan on Friday, but reports in Italy suggest an issue flagged during the examinations, has left the Rossoneri weighing up whether to proceed with the deal. The Nigeria international, meanwhile, has returned to Germany and Milan are expected...

Chelle focused on securing victory over Russia after Unity Cup triumph

2026 WCQ: 15-year-old Harcourt in as Chelle names Super Eagles provisional squad

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle on Friday unveiled a 31-man provisional squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa, Afrosport reports. Chelle's list features four goalkeepers, nine defenders, seven midfielders and 10 forwards ahead of the crucial fixtures. The 47-year-old Malian is expected to trim the squad over the coming days, with players set to report to camp shortly. Regulars...