Victor Boniface: Super Eagles star gets return date after recovering from thigh injury

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface is set to make his return from injury on January 10 in Bayer Leverkusen’s first Bundesliga game of the year against Dortmund, Soccernet.ng reports.

Boniface has been out of action for Bayer Leverkusen since the end of November when he sustained a thigh injury. He has been in a recover process since, but he is now fit.

In his absence, Die Werkself performed quite well, with Czech star Patrik Schick delivering ten goals in his last ten games.

Boniface is currently enjoying his holidays, but his return date has been set. He will be looking to challenge Schick for his place in the starting eleven. According to Kicker, The 24-year-old striker could play against Dortmund on January 10.

Boniface has already produced six goals in ten Bundesliga appearances this season, and coach Xabi Alonso will be hoping that he reaches peak form quick.

This is the most important part of the campaign, as the games will start pouring in, and Bayer Leverkusen would want to avoid any slip-up.

Borussia Dortmund have proven to be a tough customer for Bayer Leverkusen in recent years. The last time Die Werkself defeated their Black and Yellow counterparts was in 2022.

Bayer Leverkusen currently sit second in the Bundesliga, five points behind leaders Bayern Munich.