Victor Boniface Hints at AFCON 2025 Absence Amid Struggles at Club Level

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has dropped a strong hint that he may not feature for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco later this month.

The striker has endured a difficult spell since joining Werder Bremen on loan from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer. Boniface is currently on an 11-game goal drought, a slump that has raised questions about his form and match readiness ahead of the continental tournament.

Although he was included in Eric Chelle’s 54-man provisional squad, Boniface’s latest comments suggest he is unlikely to make the final 23-man roster.

In a video posted on social media, the Super Eagles star was seen speaking to his Bremen teammate Felix Agu, offering him encouragement ahead of AFCON.

“Fine boy, getting ready for AFCON,” Boniface said to Agu. “You go next week? Good luck, I wish you all the best, my guy.”