Boniface goal and assist help Bayer Leverkusen secure historic Bundesliga title; Tella also in action 
Published: April 14, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface achieved glory with Bayer Leverkusen as they were officially crowned league champions for the first time in their history following a 5-0 hammering of Weder Bremen at the Bay Arena on Sunday evening. The former Royale Union Saint-Gilloise marksman made the most of his sixty-two m...
'I won't tell you that' - Boniface refuses to say what Xabi Alonso told him before he came on v West Ham
Published: April 12, 2024
German Bundesliga champions-in-waiting Bayer Leverkusen are in a good position to qualify for the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League following a 2-0 win over Premier League side West Ham United at the BayArena on Thursday night. Bayer Leverkusen left it late to beat the Hammers, scoring in the final seven minutes ...
Boniface on target against West Ham with agent in attendance; focused on Bayer amid transfer links
Published: April 11, 2024
Victor Boniface played the role of a super sub as Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten run to 42 games in all competitions after beating David Moyes' West Ham United 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal clash staged at the BayArena on Thursday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Most of...
Super Eagles striker Boniface makes return from injury in Bayer Leverkusen's big win against Dusseldorf
Published: April 03, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface made his comeback from injury on Wednesday night during Bayer Leverkusen's 4-0 triumph over Düsseldorf in the semifinal of the German Cup played at the BayArena. Right wingback Jeremie Frimpong opened the scoring as early as the 7th minute, burying Patrik Schick's cut ba...
'Could play a part' - Bayer coach Alonso provides fitness update on Boniface pre-Fortuna Dusseldorf
Published: April 02, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has provided a hint on when Victor Boniface will return to action after his long injury lay off. The Nigerian striker is yet to feature in any competitive game since December, having been nursing an adductor injury which also made him miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He stepp...
Fulham boss namechecks Awoniyi as he reveals the quality attack-minded players at Nottingham Forest
Published: April 01, 2024
After his side's 3-3 draw at Sheffield United, manager Marco Silva was on media duties to preview Fulham's upcoming Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.  Nottingham Forest have managed just one win in their last ten Premier League games and currently occupy the 17th position wit...
Germany squads announcement: Bayer's Onyeka among four Nigerians called up; six on standby
Published: March 16, 2024
The German Football Association have announced the rosters for the country's youth teams ahead of international matches in March, with four Nigeria-eligible players in contention to represent the European powerhouse.  At U21 level, SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, the undisputed first choice for Germany U21...
Against the odds: Bayer winger Tella explains why no one expected him to score with a header
Published: March 11, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run continued on Sunday as they defeated VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 at the BayArena courtesy of goals from Nathan Tella and Florian Wirtz. Wolfsburg were faced with a mountain to climb in the 28th minute when Nigerian central defender Moritz Jenz was sent off for a second bookable offense....
'A perfectionist' - Nigeria star Tella hails Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso for good work he's done at Bayer 
Published: February 29, 2024
Nathan Tella has praised Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso for the good work he has done at German Bundesliga table toppers Bayer Leverkusen.  Alonso is having a great season as coach of Bayer Leverkusen which has led to speculation surrounding his future with reports linking him with the Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Re...
Werder Bremen speed machine reacts to reports linking him with Nigeria, Germany national teams 
Published: February 29, 2024
Werder Bremen winger Justin Njinmah has reacted to reports in the local and German press linking him with the Nigeria and Germany national teams.  Born in Hamburg, the former Borussia Dortmund youth teamer qualifies to represent Nigeria through his father as well as his native Germany.  Njinmah has put himsel...
Premier League and Serie A calling: Is it time for Boniface to bid farewell to Bayer Leverkusen?
Published: February 22, 2024
Recent reports have suggested that Bayer  Leverkusen may consider a transfer fee of at least £40 million for Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface, amid interest from both the Italian Serie A and the English Premier League.   Clubs such as Juventus, Napoli, AC Milan, Chelsea, and Arsenal have reportedly expres...
Mikel reveals qualities that make Victor Boniface a complete striker, backs Bayer star to shine at 2023 AFCON
Published: January 08, 2024
Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel has labeled Victor Boniface a complete striker and has backed the Bayer Leverkusen star to shine at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Boniface has had a remarkable start to life in Germany after transferring from Belgian outfit Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the summer, register...
'More powerful and dribbles more often' - Bayer chief highlights qualities of Super Eagles striker Boniface
Published: January 05, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen managing director Simon Rolfes highlighted the qualities of Victor Boniface as he compared the similarities between the former Royale Union Saint-Gilloise star and fit-again Czech Republic national teamer Patrik Schick.   Boniface is currently away on international duty with the Super Eagles ...
Bad news: Transfer of Nigerian striker to Eintracht Frankfurt off after failed medical 
Published: January 03, 2024
The impending move of Nigerian and Viktoria Plzeň striker Rafiu Durosinmi to Eintracht Frankfurt has reportedly collapsed. According to German newspaper Bild, the Bundesliga side have decided to pull the plug on the deal after an abnormality was discovered during his medical examination which is not related to t...
Bundesliga Team of the Month: Bayer Leverkusen striker Boniface named in ideal XI 
Published: January 01, 2024
Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been named in Whoscored.com's Bundesliga Team of the Month for December.   He joins former Manchester City forward Leroy Sané who recorded two assists for Bayern Munich and Tottenham legend Harry Kane who had three goals for the Bavarians in the...