AFCON: Moffi gets nod to replace injured Boniface

OGC Nice forward Terem Moffi has been confirmed to join Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Moffi will replace the injured Victor Boniface in the final 25-man squad due to kick off their Cup of Nations campaign against Equatorial Guinea on January 14.

Boniface reportedly picked up a groin injury during a Super Eagles training session and the player himself posted on social media to confirm his withdrawal from the team and tournament.

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Meanwhile, Moffi who was in the initial 41-man provisional squad, has now been called up in his place.

However, the France-based forward will join the team in Ivory Coast.

So far in his international career, Terem Moffi has scored 4 goals in 12 outings for the Super Eagles.

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