[WATCH]: "We Go Paint Akure Red" - Boniface promises vibrant celebration in Nigeria

[WATCH]: "We Go Paint Akure Red" - Boniface promises vibrant celebration in Nigeria

Hassan Abdulsalam 11:58 - 15.04.2024

Boniface contributed 11 goals and 9 assists in 18 league games to help Bayer Leverkusen overthrow 11-time winner Bayern Munich.

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is ready to bring the Bundesliga title party to his home country.

Following Bayer Leverkusen's historic victory, Boniface has set his sights on a celebratory bash in his hometown - Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria.

Boniface played a pivotal role in Leverkusen's first-ever Bundesliga title win. His consistent performances throughout the season solidified his place as a key player in Xabi Alonso's title-winning side.

Boniface contributed 11 goals and 9 assists in 18 league games to help Bayer Leverkusen overthrow 11-time winner Bayern Munich.

"We Go Paint Akure Red"

Boniface's enthusiastic vow, "We go paint Akure Red," has gone viral on social media. "Paint the town red" is a common English idiom signifying a joyous celebration. By using a Yoruba-English blend ("We go"), Boniface adds a personal touch and connects with his Nigerian fans.

Boniface's promise to celebrate in Akure indicates his desire to share this achievement with his community. It's a way for him to acknowledge the support he has received and to also inspire others.

"Na God run am, e no easy we know how our background is, we go meet for Akure, we go shut down everywhere when I come," he said in Pidgin.

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