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Victor Boniface faces surgery decision at Werder Bremen
Victor Boniface must decide on knee surgery, risking remainder of the season, as Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen agree on procedure necessity
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is set to decide whether to undergo knee surgery, with both Werder Bremen and parent club Bayer Leverkusen agreeing that the procedure is necessary, according to German media reports.
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The 25-year-old forward, who joined Werder Bremen on loan until summer 2026, has struggled this season, failing to score in 11 Bundesliga appearances.
He was expected to address Bremen’s striking deficiencies but has been sidelined with a knee injury that Bild reports requires surgical intervention.
If Boniface opts for the operation, he would be ruled out for the remainder of the season, potentially returning to Leverkusen earlier than initially planned.
The striker is currently in Nigeria and is expected to return to Germany soon for further discussions with both clubs.
“Werder Bremen and Victor Boniface’s parent club, Bayer Leverkusen, have agreed that his ongoing knee issues require surgery,” Bild reported, as cited by German-based Nigerian journalist Oma Akatugba.
The report adds that if Boniface declines surgery, he is unlikely to feature for Werder again this season.
Playing him without the operation carries a significant risk of further injury, which could threaten his long-term career prospects.
“If the striker opts not to undergo the operation, Werder Bremen would still refrain from using the loanee, as there is a genuine risk that another injury could be career-ending,” Bild added.
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Boniface’s next steps remain uncertain, but the club and the player are expected to make a decision in the coming days, determining whether he completes the season in Bremen or returns to Leverkusen for rehabilitation.
In a decisive move aimed at alleviating the economic burdens of retired public servants, Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has officially approved increased monthly pension payments for all former workers from both state and local government offices. The approval follows an extensive financial review of retirees’ living conditions, with particular attention to those in lower-income brackets who have been disproportionately affected by the prevailing cost-of-living crisis.
The decision was precipitated by the findings and recommendations of a special committee empaneled to evaluate the welfare situation of pensioners across the state. The committee’s report highlighted acute financial distress among aging retirees and called for immediate remedial action. In response, the state government has authorized a substantive upward adjustment in monthly pension stipends.
This increment aligns seamlessly with the Federal Government’s Minimum Wage Act of 2024, which explicitly recommended an additional monthly sum of at least N32,000 for pensioners. Governor Lawal has opted for full implementation of this advisory for all retired state and local government employees a policy intervention expected to benefit thousands of households across Zamfara. The state government has subsequently issued binding directives to all relevant agencies to ensure the expeditious and seamless disbursement of the enhanced payments without procedural delays.
Speaking on the development, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, characterized the policy as a tangible demonstration of Governor Lawal’s unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for both active and former government workers. According to the Commissioner, the administration operates on the principle that dignified retirement includes access to basic necessities and financial comfort. Beneficiaries across all local government areas have been assured of prompt payment once implementation commences.
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