Nigeria: Bayer Leverkusen celebrate Victor Boniface's first-ever Super Eagles call-up

Victor Boniface's quickfire start to the season at Bayer Leverkusen has earned him a place in the Super Eagles. (Photo Credit: Bayer Leverkusen/X, and Pulse Sports collage.)

Nigeria: Bayer Leverkusen celebrate Victor Boniface's first-ever Super Eagles call-up

Izuchukwu Akawor 08:25 - 06.09.2023

Victor Boniface's move to a top five league in Europe has paid off after he received a first invite to the Nigeria Super Eagles at Bayer Leverkusen.

Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen are in a celebration mood after their striker Victor Boniface was invited to the Nigeria Super Eagles.

Boniface was one of the new faces invited by Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro ahead of the AFCONQ2023 clash against Sao Tome and Principe.

Peseiro has released his 23-man squad that will take on the Falcons and True Parrots in the final round of matches of the AFCONQ2023. 

Boniface earns first Nigeria invite

It is a case of better late than never for Leverkusen’s Boniface as he finally received that overdue invitation to the national team.

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Victor Boniface is one of a few new faces invited by Jose Peseiro to the Nigeria Super Eagles.. (Photo Credit: Bayer/X)

The 22-year-old has been one of Nigeria’s best legs across Europe for the last two seasons but was never considered good enough for the Super Eagles.

However, just a few weeks into his adventure in the Bundesliga following a summer transfer from Union Saint-Gilloise, USG, to Leverkusen, Boniface has earned a trip to be away from club duties on an international break. 

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Victor Boniface with a cheeky opener for Bayer Leverkusen. (Photo Credit: Bayer/X)

Boniface’s form for Bayer

Following his move from USG, the talented Nigerian would not have asked for a better start to life in Germany. 

After just three matches, Boniface sits joint-second on the list for top scorers in the Bundesliga.

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Job well done! Bayer boss, Xabi congratulates Boniface. (Photo Credit: Bayer/X)

He has scored four goals which include back-to-back braces and assisted two others in what has been a blistering start to his latest adventure with the Werkself.

It is this form for Xabi Alonso’s men that has now convinced Nigeria’s manager, Peseiro, that the young forward is ready to represent his nation.

Leverkusen congratulate Boniface

Following his first-ever call-up, Bayer have now celebrated their main man.

The club took to their social media to congratulate the super forward with a simple message. 

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Nigeria's Victor Boniface has contributed six goals for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga this season. (Photo Credit: Bayer/X)

“Victor #Boniface is nominated for the Nigerian national team for the first time,” the post on their X.com account stated. “Congratulations, Vic!” it added. 

Boniface will now link up with his national teammates for the clash slated for the beautiful Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo this Sunday. 

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