“Hope say you get better lawyer” — Victor Boniface FIRES back at social media troll over doping ban news

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has issued a stern warning to a social media troll after a malicious hoax alleging a two-year FIFA doping ban went viral on X (formerly Twitter).

The 25-year-old forward, currently on the long road to recovery following knee surgery, made it clear that he has no intention of letting the defamation slide.

The controversy erupted when a user identified as Milli (@yk_milli) posted a sensationalist claim asserting that Boniface had tested positive for "hard drugs," specifically cocaine, and had subsequently been banned from all footballing activities by FIFA.

The post, which quickly gained thousands of impressions, sparked immediate outrage among Nigerian football fans on social media.

Boniface, who is known for his candid and often witty online persona, wasted no time in confronting the fabrication.

Responding directly to the now-deleted post, the striker wrote: “Hope you get better lawyer. For ur sake I pray you get.”

Undeterred, Boniface shared a screenshot of the block, adding in Pidgin: "You go think say na everything be play. Wetinx be ur size make tailor start work," a colloquial warning suggesting the troll should begin being measured for a "prison outfit" or a court appearance suit.

The timing of the hoax has been described by internet users as particularly "cruel."

Boniface is currently sidelined for the remainder of the 2025/26 season following a major knee operation in January.

Earlier this week, Werder Bremen’s sporting director, Peter Niemeyer, confirmed that while the striker has resumed light training in Leverkusen, he will not feature again until the next campaign.

Boniface has been open about the mental toll of his injury hiatus, recently admitting to fans that he has been "putting on a fake smile" for over a year.

There is no evidence from FIFA, the Bundesliga, or any reputable news agency to suggest the striker has ever failed a drug test.

Legal experts online suggest that Boniface has a strong case for defamation, as the false claims could cause significant damage to his professional reputation.

As of Friday afternoon, the original defamatory post has been deleted, but the Super Eagles star appears intent on ensuring that "clout-chasing" carries a heavy price.