Injured Super Eagles star Victor Boniface says he is not a cultist, explains 'bird' AFCON post.
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Nigeria 1-1 Equatorial Guinea
Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations Group A match between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea in Abidjan ended in a tie despite a first-half equalizer by Victor Osimhen.
Equatorial Guinea took the lead against the run of play thanks to a well-worked goal from Iban Salvador, but the lead lasted just two minutes as Osimhen, a striker for Napoli, headed Nigeria level.
After that, the West African team had the better of the chances, but Jesus Owono, the goalkeeper for Equatorial Guinea, was in excellent form and combined some poor finishing with some superb saves.
Equatorial Guinea will play Guinea-Bissau, who fell to the Ivorians 2-0 in the tournament opener on Saturday, while Nigeria will play the hosts Ivory Coast in a potentially pivotal match on Thursday.
Victor Boniface reacts to the Super Eagles' AFCON draw
Due to a thigh injury, Nigerian forward Victor Boniface was unable to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations and returned to Germany.
According to his club, Bayer Leverkusen, the 23-year-old attacker will require surgery after suffering "a muscle and tendon injury in his right adductor during the Nigerians’ training camp in Dubai."
For the Ivory Coast tournament, Nigeria called up Nice forward Terem Moffi in his stead.
Boniface took to his official social media platforms to show off supporting the Super Eagles against Equatorial Guinea.
Victor Boniface denies cultism
The post by Boniface had an emoji of an eagle attached which sparked wild reactions.
Some people suggested that the Eagle emoji by Boniface is a symbol of him being in the 'bird' cult.
Boniface immediately issued a message on social media to deny any cult involvement.
The post by Boniface said, "I post with this.
"Una say I be bird, Oga Nna Super Eagles logo be that oooooo.
"Which one be say I be bird abeg ooo."
Boniface will continue hIS rehabilitation in Germany while the Super Eagles of Nigeria aim to bounce back at the AFCON.
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