By OkayGoal 
Kevin Boma has been named in Togo’s squad for their June training camp and friendlies against Central African Republic and Benin, a development that has quietly revived the conversation around the 23-year-old Estoril centre-back after a muscle injury effectively ended Everton’s January pursuit before it could reach a concrete offer stage.
Boma only returned to fitness on May 10 after being sidelined since January 31. He has managed just 62 minutes since his comeback, appearing briefly against Alverca and Benfica. Despite that limited game time, Togo manager Patrice Neveu has seen enough to include him in the upcoming camp in Morocco.
Both A Bola and Record in Portugal covered the selection, with the significance not lost on either outlet given how uncertain his situation looked as recently as April.
Why Kevin Boma suits Everton and what the injury history means
The case for Boma as a low-cost centre-back option remains genuinely compelling. Estoril signed him from French second-tier club Rodez in 2024 for just €250,000, and he has since made 53 appearances across two seasons in Portugal, developing steadily under manager Ian Cathro into one of the more reliable defenders outside the top Portuguese clubs. His Transfermarkt value currently sits at €6m, though Estoril are expected to seek more given the external attention his profile generated in January.
His contract runs until 2028, which gives Estoril full leverage but also confirms there is no fire-sale pressure to push through a deal this summer.
Why Togo missing the World Cup quietly helps Everton
One factor that works in Everton’s favour is Togo’s failure to qualify for the World Cup. Had Boma been heading to North America this summer as a tournament player, a strong performance under the biggest spotlight in football could have significantly driven his market value upward before any deal was concluded.
Instead, the June camp and friendly matches represent a more modest but still meaningful stage. For Everton, those games offer the chance to receive updated scouting reports on a player whose fitness and form were interrupted for over three months, without the risk of a World Cup bidding war pushing him beyond their budget.
The situation is worth watching closely. Everton’s defensive recruitment this summer is a clear priority, and Boma at a manageable fee represents exactly the kind of smart, undervalued acquisition their financial situation demands. The Togo call-up is not a transfer development in isolation, but it signals that the player is moving beyond his injury concerns. If Everton still like what they saw in January, the coming weeks could make this story relevant again very quickly.
