Victor Osimhen has reached out to Victor Boniface with
an encouraging message following the latter’s failure to search out the
internet through the Tremendous Eagles’ victory
over Libya.
Regardless of his latest struggles on the worldwide stage, the
23-year-old has been urged to stay affected person and assured that his
targets are on the way in which.
Osimhen, who’s sidelined on account of a muscle harm, was absent
from Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)
qualifiers towards Libya.
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In his absence, Boniface was handed the beginning position, forward of
the likes of Taiwo Awoniyi and Kelechi Iheanacho. Nevertheless, he has
struggled to fill in for the Galatasaray man, and as soon as extra got here up
quick towards Libya.
Osimhen provides reassurance amid
Boniface objective drought
On the evening, it was Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru who
got here to the rescue for the Tremendous Eagles, scoring a decisive objective in
the 87th minute to safe a slim 1-0 win in Uyo.
Boniface, who made his nationwide workforce debut in September 2023,
has but to attain in a aggressive match for Nigeria regardless of his
glowing kind for reigning German champions Bayer Leverkusen.
With many criticising his output, Osimhen has leapt to the
defence of his fellow centre-forward.
Osimhen’s phrases of help come at a essential time for Boniface,
who has confronted mounting stress from followers.
Nevertheless, the under-fire striker has maintained he’s unfazed by
the stress of filling the hole left by Nigeria’s prime
striker. Talking after the Libya recreation, he said that his
focus was on the workforce’s collective success somewhat than private
achievements.
