'We hope Victor will return safely' - Leverkusen chief confirms contact with Super Eagles striker Boniface
Published: October 14, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen's director of licensing Thomas Eichin has confirmed that the Bundesliga champions are in contact with Victor Boniface after the Super Eagles were forced to pull out of Tuesday evening's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya's Mediterranean Knights due to unfortunate circumstances.The three-time...
Boniface sets new personal record as Leverkusen, Holstein Kiel play out 4-goal Bundesliga thriller
Published: October 05, 2024
Victor Boniface set a new personal record when he opened the scoring for Bayer Leverkusen in their 2-2 draw with Holstein Kiel on matchday six of the Bundesliga played at the BayArena on Saturday afternoon.His fourth minute strike was the earliest goal he has scored in the Bundesliga, beating his previous best of nine ...
A foot in both camps: Leverkusen striker Boniface in attendance as two of his former clubs clash in UEL
Published: October 03, 2024
Victor Boniface was in attendance to watch two of his former sides, Union Saint-Gilloise and FK Bodø/Glimt, square up against each other on matchday two of the UEFA Europa League at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Thursday evening.The Super Eagles forward played for Bodø/Glimt between 2019 and 2022, having j...
Leverkusen coach sees Drogba-like qualities in Boniface but insists he needs to be more aggressive
Published: October 02, 2024
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's 1-0 win over AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has highlighted the similarities between Victor Boniface and Didier Drogba's qualities.This comparison came after Boniface scored the decisive goal in Leverkusen's 1-0 tr...
What Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface said after scoring first ever Champions League goal
Published: October 02, 2024
German Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have a hundred percent in the UEFA Champions League following a 1-0 win over Serie A giants AC Milan at the BayArena on Tuesday.Victor Boniface was the hero for Bayer Leverkusen, scoring what proved to be the game-winning goal five minutes into the second half, his first eve...
Bayer Leverkusen beat AC Milan thanks to Boniface goal; Chukwueze subbed in; Tella debuts
Published: October 01, 2024
Victor Boniface scored the only goal as Bayer Leverkusen defeated AC Milan 1-0 on matchday two of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night at the BayArena.The Super Eagles striker grabbed the only goal of the game in the 51st minute, tapping Jeremie Frimpong's rebound shot home after it was parried by Mike Maignan.He...
Ogbus signs new Freiburg deal amid Nottingham Forest, Leeds United interest
Published: September 30, 2024
With a statement on their official website, SC Freiburg have announced that dual-national central defender Bruno Ogbus has committed his future to the club by putting pen to paper on a new contract. As usual, the German Bundesliga club have not disclosed any details regarding the exact duration of the contract.Having ...
Boniface highlights attributes he picked up from watching Osimhen, Neymar, Ben Arfa, Robinho, Santi Cazorla
Published: September 28, 2024
Victor Boniface has shared the skills he has picked up watching Brazil icons Neymar and Robinho, ex-Newcastle United midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa, two-tine European champion Santi Cazorla and reigning African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen.The Bayer Leverkusen striker highlighted that the aforementioned players ha...
'I can show you' - Boniface shares proof he executed Thierry Henry-inspired fake shot pass before UCL clash
Published: September 26, 2024
Victor Boniface has shared proof that his Thierry Henry-inspired fake shot pass during Bayer Leverkusen's 4-0 victory over Feyenoord on the UEFA Champions League opening matchday wasn't a pan in the flash.Boniface deceitfully attempted to pass with his right foot but eventually flicked the ball with his left foot to Je...
'I don't like the PL' - Boniface admits amid Chelsea, Tottenham links; reveals his preferred destinations
Published: September 25, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has reiterated that he is not a fan of the English Premier League amid recent speculation linking him with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. It has been reported that the Blues are monitoring the Nigeria international with a potential future transfer in mind, while Tottenham explo...
Bayer Leverkusen striker Boniface not in talks with Chelsea, Tottenham amid links with PL duo
Published: September 25, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can report exclusively with certainty that Victor Boniface is not talks with any club at this very moment amid speculation linking him with Premier League duo Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. It has been claimed that Chelsea have scouted Boniface in recent weeks, most recently on Sunday when he came...
Boniface scores in 93rd minute as master of late goals Leverkusen edge 7-goal thriller v Wolfsburg
Published: September 22, 2024
Victor Boniface scored for the second consecutive Bundesliga game for Bayer Leverkusen, netting a stoppage time winner in their 4-3 win over VfL Wolfsburg in the BayArena on Sunday afternoon.Since manager Xabi Alonso's arrival in October 2022, Bayer Leverkusen have gained a reputation for their knack of scoring late, w...
Leverkusen coach, midfielder, forward react to Boniface executing a Thierry Henry-inspired fake shot pass
Published: September 19, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso, midfielder Granit Xhaka and forward Florian Wirtz have reacted to Victor Boniface pulling off Thierry Henry's fake shot pass. The Super Eagles striker pulled off the Arsenal icon's signatory move when the Bundesliga champions defeated Feyenoord 4-0 in the UEFA Champions Le...
'The guy creates a great atmosphere' - Alonso reveals it's his job to force Boniface to focus only on football
Published: September 17, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has shared insights into the relationship between Nigerian forward Victor Boniface and his teammates, while also addressing the player's off-field activities. Boniface, who had endured a slow start to the season, found his form during Leverkusen's emphatic 4-1 win over Ho...
What Augsburg coach said about Brentford loanee Onyeka after Bundesliga debut
Published: September 16, 2024
FC Augsburg manager Jess Thorup has commended Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka following a stellar debut in the Bundesliga.  Onyeka, who joined Augsburg on loan from Brentford over the summer, played a crucial role in the team’s 3-1 win against FC St. Pauli at the WWK Arena. Making his debut on Sunday, the...