Boniface Set For Werder Bremen Comeback As Osimhen Intensifies Recovery

According to football insiders, Werder Bremen head coach Daniel Thioune has welcomed the return of striker Victor Boniface to training, raising hopes that he could contribute to the team’s fight against relegation before the Bundesliga season concludes.

Boniface, who has been sidelined since December following a knee injury that required surgery, was initially expected to miss the remainder of the campaign. However, his rehabilitation has accelerated in recent weeks, prompting optimism among club officials and fans alike.

“First of all, I’m happy to have met him. We had a long talk. He indicated that he wants to help us in our fight to stay in the league,” Thioune told the club’s official website. “For me, that offers another option, but not for this weekend. In the coming weeks, we’re playing against teams of similar strength, and if we can give Victor a few minutes of playing time, that could be a big help and a real asset for us.”

The 22-year-old Nigerian forward joined Werder Bremen on loan from Bayer Leverkusen last summer and has contributed two assists in 11 league appearances.

Boniface’s return has also drawn praise from fellow Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who commented positively on a social media post showing Boniface training alone on the pitch. Boniface shared the photo with the caption “God blessing,” prompting Osimhen to respond: “GOD is the greatest; star boy is back!”

Meanwhile, Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, is making steady progress in his recovery following an arm injury sustained during last month’s UEFA Champions League defeat to Liverpool. The 27-year-old underwent surgery in March and has now begun gym work under the supervision of physiotherapists as part of his post-operative rehabilitation. He is expected to return to action before the end of April, with Galatasaray preparing for a critical league clash against Trabzonspor this weekend.