By Amaechi Agbo

Super Eagles and Bayern Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface will be sidelined out of action till April, it has been revealed.

The Club confirmed the development a while ago.

“Victor Boniface suffered a muscle-tendon injury in the right adductor area during the Nigerian training camp in Dubai.

“The striker will undergo surgery in the coming days and is expected to be out of action until early April.

“We wish you a speedy recovery, Victor! 🤕🇳🇬”, his club said

Boniface was expected to play a crucial role for the Eagles as they seek to clinch their 4th Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON title in Ivory Coast.

Jose Pesiero, Nigeria’s Coach, has drafted Terem Moffi as his replacement

Nigeria, who suffered a 2-0 defeat against Guinea on Sunday flew into Lagos on Tuesday as they prepare to depart for Ivory Coast on Wednesday afternoon.

The 2013 champions will begin their Group A campaign against Equitorial Guinea on Sunday