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Boniface has reached the 1 million follower-mark on Instagram as his social stocks continue to rise.
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has officially broken into the 1 million followers club on Instagram, solidifying his place among the elite ranks of Nigerian footballers with a massive social media presence.
Boniface, who joined Bayer Leverkusen from Union St Gilloise last summer, reached the impressive milestone on Saturday, 18 January.
His move to the German Bundesliga not only elevated his football career but also catapulted his social media following.
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Boniface’s engaging and humorous posts endeared him to millions of fans, earning him the unofficial title of the ‘King of Memes’ in Nigerian football.
Boniface climbs the Super Eagles social ladder
Victor Boniface now shares the spotlight with some of the most-followed Nigerian footballers on Instagram.
The top spot is currently occupied by Victor Osimhen and Henry Onyekuru, both boasting an impressive 5.7 million followers.
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Other notable names on the list include former Chelsea star and Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi (3.1 million), Fulham’s Alex Iwobi (1.4 million), and Kano Pillars legend Ahmed Musa (1.6 million).
Boniface’s million-strong following places him in joint 10th position alongside Kenneth Omeruo and Brown Ideye.
Victor Boniface injury update
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Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso provided an update on Boniface’s recovery from a thigh injury that has sidelined him since late November.
Speaking during a pre-match press conference, Alonso confirmed the Nigerian striker would miss their Bundesliga clash against Borussia Monchengladbach. "His development is good," Alonso noted. "He trained a bit but is not in the squad for Saturday. He needs time to train and get fit."
Boniface has been a standout performer for Leverkusen this season, with six Bundesliga goals to his name before the injury.
Fans are hopeful for his return in upcoming fixtures, including a potential Champions League showdown with Atlético Madrid.
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