Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface was spotted at Bayer Leverkusen’s facility on Monday, though he did not participate in team training following his involvement in a serious car accident. The accident occurred a day after Boniface scored the winning goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. While Boniface is reportedly in good condition, it remains unclear if he will be ready to train or play in the upcoming Champions League match against Stade Brestois on Wednesday.
The accident, which happened early Sunday morning, saw the car Boniface was in collide with a truck on the A3 highway near Bad Camberg and Idstein. The incident caused damage worth approximately €200,000 (N355 million). Fortunately, Boniface escaped with only minor injuries to his hand.
This car accident follows a challenging week for Boniface, who, along with the Nigerian national team, was stranded at Libya’s Al Abraq Airport for over 16 hours without access to food or water before returning to Abuja with government intervention.
Editorial
Victor Boniface’s resilience has been put to the test this week after both the car accident and his challenging experience with the Super Eagles in Libya. Despite the adversity, it’s encouraging to hear that Boniface is in good condition and was able to return to Bayer Leverkusen’s facility so soon after the accident.
We believe Boniface’s mental and physical strength will play a critical role in his recovery. While missing training is understandable given the circumstances, his determination to return to action quickly will be important as Leverkusen prepares for their Champions League fixture. However, both the player and the team must prioritize his health and recovery over rushing back onto the field.
Boniface has shown tremendous potential this season, and fans will be hoping for his swift recovery and continued success at both club and international levels.
Did You Know?
- Victor Boniface’s car accident caused damages worth around €200,000 (N355 million).
- Boniface had just scored the winning goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt before the accident.
- The Super Eagles forward suffered minor injuries to his hand but is reportedly in good condition.
- Boniface and the Nigerian national team were stranded for over 16 hours at Libya’s Al Abraq Airport before returning to Abuja.
- Bayer Leverkusen is preparing for a Champions League match against Stade Brestois, with Boniface’s availability still uncertain.
