Boniface among top assists provider in Europe as Nice manager apprise Moffi’s injury
Ahead of their Wednesday’s Ligue 1 clash against Len at the Allianz Riviera Stadium, OGC Manager, Francesco Farioli, has given an update on the injured Nigeria international, Terem Moffi.
Moffi emerged as an injury doubt for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire after he suffered a hamstring injury ahead of the club’s weekend fixture against Le Havre on Saturday.
The French club announced on their X handle that the Super Eagles striker was not included in the match-day squad after he suffered the injury hours before their game.
The 24-year-old has been an important figure for the Eaglets this campaign and has six goal contributions (four goals and two assists) in 15 appearances.
His absence on Saturday was greatly felt with Farioli’s side losing 3-1 to Le Havre (their second defeat of the season).
The 34-year-old manager, in a quote posted on the club’s website, gave an update on the player’s recovery.
“We will try to get him. Today he will train with the team; we will see how he reacts. We hope to get him back but we won’t take any unnecessary risks. If the player feels like it, he will be in the game, otherwise, we will do without.” Farioli stated.
Moffi has been included in Nigeria’s provisional squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and his fitness before the tournament will be crucial for the Eagles who are already without Taiwo Awoniyi for the tournament.
Elsewhere, Victor Boniface, s the joint-second player with the most assists across the top five major leagues in Europe.
Boniface joined Bayer Leverkusen for €20m from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise last transfer window but has blossomed to become an integral part of the team.
The 22-year-old striker has been instrumental to Die Werkself’s impressive performance in the 2023/24 season as they currently sit top of the Bundesliga table after 15 match days.
With his 16 goal contributions (nine goals and seven assists) in 22 league appearances, the Super Eagles forward is one of the most key players in Europe.
His seven assists is only bettered by Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane, who has eight assists in the Bundesliga
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The former Manchester City man is the player with the most assists in Europe for the 2023/24 season.
