Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface is batting to be fit for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
According to SCORENigeria, Boniface picked up a muscular injury during one of the team’s training sessions in Abu Dhabi.
The 23-year-old did not feature in the Super Eagles test game against Al Gharib on Sunday.
The striker is also expected to miss Monday’s (today) friendly against the Syli Stars of Guinea.
Napoli hitman, Victor Osimhen and Real Sociedad’s Umar Sadiq are the only fit strikers in the squad at the moment.
The other striker in the team, Kelechi Iheanacho is also struggling to be fit for the AFCON.
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles sweat on Boniface’s fitness
