Nigerian forward Victor Boniface has finally returned to training after a long spell out with a leg injury, much to the delight of fans.
On Tuesday, Boniface shared a video on his official 𝕏 account, showing himself performing leg exercises. He captioned the clip: “Help me post this one too, I dey training.” The post quickly drew messages of encouragement and excitement from supporters eager to see him back in action.
The 25-year-old had undergone surgery for a knee contusion in Austria, with Werder Bremen confirming in January that he would be sidelined for several months. The club explained: “Forward Victor Boniface will be unavailable to Werder Bremen for the coming months after deciding to undergo surgery on his injured knee.
“He is scheduled to have the operation on Saturday, 10 January, in Innsbruck, where he will be treated by knee specialist Prof. Dr Christian Fink. The decision follows a detailed examination carried out.”
Boniface admitted that the recovery period had been mentally and physically tough. Over the past year, he shared on social media that he had been “putting on a fake smile for over a year now,” but remained grateful, adding: “only God knows why all that is happening to me.”
The striker’s injury troubles began in November 2024, forcing him to miss the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast due to a major abductor injury. Complications during rehabilitation also ruled him out of Werder Bremen’s opening match of 2026 against Borussia Dortmund.
Before these setbacks, Boniface had impressed with eight goals and one assist in 15 appearances, signalling the potential for a strong return to form as he resumes full training.
