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Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface hailed his Super Eagles teammate Victor Osimhen despite a rare night to forget for the in-form striker for Galatasaray in the Super Lig.
Galatasaray extended their lead at the top of the Turkish Super Lig with a 2-0 win over Bodrum FK on Friday night, but all eyes were on Victor Osimhen, who endured a rare off night in front of goal.
The Nigerian striker, who has been prolific this season, failed to add to his 21-goal tally, missing four big chances despite playing 86 minutes and registering three shots on target.
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Bayer Leverkusen snatched a late 1-0 win over Heidenheim as Buendía scored in stoppage time, leaving Nigerian stars Boniface and Tella frustrated in a lacklustre match.
Osimhen’s movement and presence still posed a constant threat to Bodrum’s defence, opening up spaces for his teammates.
The breakthrough came in the 29th minute when Lucas Torreira found the net, followed by a late goal from Davinson Sánchez to seal the victory.
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Despite Osimhen’s struggles, Galatasaray’s dominance was never in doubt as they moved six points clear of Fenerbahçe in the title race.
After the match, Osimhen posted his customary reaction on social media. Among the flood of responses was a notable comment from his Super Eagles teammate and friend, Victor Boniface.
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Deep into the comment section, Boniface, who plies his trade with Bayer Leverkusen, simply wrote: “The best,” underlining the respect and strong bond between the two Nigerian forwards.
Boniface’s praise comes despite Osimhen’s goalless outing, reflecting the high regard in which he is held by his peers.
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The duo’s relationship extends beyond the pitch, with both players often exchanging supportive messages and banter on social media.
As the season nears its climax, Galatasaray’s focus remains on clinching the title, with head coach Okan Buruk emphasising the team’s unity and determination to win each remaining match.
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For Osimhen, the support from teammates like Boniface serves as a reminder of his status as one of Africa’s top strikers, even on nights when the goals don’t come.
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