Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface’s fitness is in doubt ahead of Bayer Leverkusen’s UEFA Champions League clash against Stade Brest on Wednesday.
Boniface missed team training on Monday after being involved in a serious car accident over the weekend.
The Nigeria forward, who returned to Germany following the international break, played a key role in Leverkusen’s 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga last Saturday, scoring the decisive goal.
However, his fortunes took a turn later that night when the car he was in collided with a truck on the A3 highway. Fortunately, Boniface escaped without major injuries, suffering only minor cuts to his hand.
The 23-year-old was present at Bayer Leverkusen’s facility on Monday, reassuring fans by saying, “Everything is fine,” as he arrived at the BayArena.
The club also confirmed that he has handled the shock of the accident well.However, Boniface did not participate in training.
Will Victor Boniface be fit to face Brest in the Champions League?
His absence raises questions about whether he will recover in time to face Brest on Wednesday.
The club is monitoring his condition, and if he does not train on Tuesday, it is likely he will miss the Champions League encounter.
Boniface has been crucial to Leverkusen’s strong start this season, and fans will hope to see him back in action soon.
If he misses the midweek game, he is expected to return for their Bundesliga match against Werder Bremen on Saturday.
As of now, all eyes are on Tuesday’s training session to see if the Super Eagles star will be fit to feature in the European showdown.
