“Close to returning to the field”, Boniface left following an adductor injury contracted during preparation for the African Cup of Nations with Nigeria in January.
16 goals and 9 assists in 23 matches before his injury
His return, initially planned for April, might finally take place in March, according to Xabi Alonso. “If all goes well”, the 23-year-old striker might play on March 30 once morest Hoffenheim, the first Bundesliga match following the international break.
Arriving from Union Saint-Gilloise last summer, Boniface was prolific in his debut in Germany, contributing greatly to Leverkusen’s excellent start to the season with 16 goals and 9 assists in 23 matches in all competitions.
