Super Eagles star Victor Boniface returned to action to celebrate his 50th match for Bayer Leverkusen.
Victor Boniface's return to the pitch was nothing short of spectacular as he celebrated a significant milestone, his 50th match for Bayer Leverkusen.
The Nigerian forward, who had been sidelined since December due to a hamstring injury, made his comeback in a thrilling encounter against Hoffenheim, sealing it with his first goal of the year.
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Victor Boniface led Naija Stars Abroad on his return to action for Leverkusen in the absence of biggest names Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.
Just 20 minutes into the match, he seized an opportunity following a defensive blunder from Hoffenheim's Jurasek. With a swift transition, Alejandro Grimaldo set him up with a precise pass, and Boniface unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net.
This moment ignited jubilant celebrations among teammates and supporters, who were all happy to have their star striker back in action for the Werkself.
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This match was particularly special for Boniface as it also marked his 50th appearance for Leverkusen, during which he has scored an impressive 30 goals.
Overall, he has contributed to 40 goals in those 50 matches—an extraordinary feat that shows his importance to the team. Following Boniface's goal, Leverkusen continued to dominate the game, with Patrik Schick extending their lead to 3-0 shortly after halftime.
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Boniface's journey has been an interesting one having quickly established himself as one of the Bundesliga's most dangerous forwards since joining Bayer Leverkusen from Union Saint-Gilloise in 2023.
His remarkable performances last season helped Leverkusen clinch both the Bundesliga and DFB Cup titles, earning him awards such as Rookie of the Year, which he won four consecutive times.
Even amidst injury setbacks this season, he has remained pivotal for his team and continued to shine on the pitch as his story resonates with many.