In preparation for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Super Eagles strikers are displaying excellent form for their respective clubs, bringing positive news for head coach Jose Peseiro.
In the Bundesliga, Victor Boniface maintained his impressive scoring streak for Bayer Leverkusen by contributing to the team’s 4-0 victory over Bochum. Boniface, who started the match on the bench, entered in the 67th minute and secured Leverkusen’s fourth goal just two minutes later. The 22-year-old has now accumulated 10 goals in 16 league appearances for Die Werkself this season.
Meanwhile, in France, Terem Moffi emerged as the hero in OGC Nice’s 2-0 triumph over RC Lens. Having missed the previous 3-1 defeat to Le Havre due to a minor injury, Moffi came off the bench and scored a brace for Nice. The 22-year-old replaced Gaetan Laborde in the 73rd minute, opening the scoring from the penalty spot two minutes later and adding a second goal in the 77th minute. Moffi has now notched six goals in 16 league appearances for Nice this season.
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Additionally, Cyriel Dessers, another striker in the Super Eagles’ provisional AFCON squad, showcased his scoring prowess for Scottish club Rangers in a 2-0 win over St Johnstone. Dessers found the back of the net in the 28th minute, capitalizing on James Tavernier’s cross to secure his ninth goal in all competitions. The striker has impressively scored four goals in his last five league games for the Gers.