Super Eagles Forward Boniface Starts Recovery After Successful Surgery

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has begun his rehabilitation programme after undergoing successful knee surgery in Innsbruck, Austria. The Nigerian international has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.

The operation corrected a long-standing problem in his right knee that had affected both his availability and form throughout the campaign. Boniface confirmed the next phase of his recovery in a short video posted on Snapchat, where he was seen doing light stretches and walking with support under the guidance of a physiotherapist.

The season was a difficult one for the 25-year-old, who struggled with recurring fitness issues and poor form. He failed to score in 11 Bundesliga matches and recorded just two assists during his loan spell at Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen before injury brought his campaign to an early end.

Although surgery had initially been recommended weeks earlier, Boniface sought further medical opinions before proceeding. No return date has been set, but he is now focused on regaining full fitness ahead of next season.

Injuries have been a recurring setback in his career, with Boniface having suffered two anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the past, making his recovery a crucial phase in his efforts to revive his career.

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