Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has expressed satisfaction at having Nigerian striker Victor Boniface remain with the club after his proposed move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr fell through. The Super Eagles forward, who was initially set for a lucrative €15 million per season move to the Saudi club, has already rejoined Leverkusen’s training ahead of their upcoming …

Al Nassr have opened talks to sign Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X account on Monday. According to Romano, the Saudi Arabia Pro League side want Boniface to replace Anderson Talisca, who is on his way to Istanbul to sign for Fenerbahçe. He wrote: “Understand Al Nassr have started …

Nigeria striker Victor Boniface is back in training for Bayer Leverkusen after spending almost two months on the sidelines with a thigh injury. The German champions shared a picture of the player working out on the grass on Monday with the caption, “Look who’s back”. Boniface has been injured since November 2024, missing the club’s last 12 matches in all …

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has expressed gratitude for a successful 2024 that saw him win three major trophies and multiple individual awards with the German champions. The Super Eagles forward took to social media to reflect on his achievements, sharing iconic pictures with the caption “Merci 2024” showcasing his five Bundesliga Rookie of The Month awards, the 2024 Rookie …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been nominated for the prestigious National Team of the Year award at the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards. Their consistent form, highlighted by a crucial victory over Libya, has placed them among Africa’s elite national teams. In the post by CAF on Thursday via X (formerly Twitter), in-form striker Victor Boniface and …

Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface was involved in a serious auto accident, after his match-winning performance in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga on Saturday. Boniface shared photos on his social media accounts, displaying the wreckage of his car and his injured hand covered in blood, along with an image of himself in a hospital …

Super Eagles interim head coach, Austin Eguavoen, has offered insights into Victor Boniface’s current form, emphasising the striker’s potential while acknowledging his challenges in front of goal for the national team. Speaking after Nigeria’s narrow 1-0 victory over Libya in their AFCON 2025 qualifier, Eguavoen said, “You know, Boniface is a clinical striker, clinical finisher, but he is struggling in …

German outlet Weltfussball on Monday confirmed that the German Football Association has initiated an investigation into the conduct of Nigeria international Victor Boniface during Bayer Leverkusen’s Super Cup win over VfB Stuttgart on Saturday. Boniface was reported to have shown the opposing players his outstretched left middle finger as he ran past him after the final whistle. The 23-year-old opened …

Nigeria’s head coach, Finidi George, has shed light on his decision not to field Victor Boniface in Friday night’s encounter against South Africa. Despite the promising striker’s potential inclusion from the bench, Finidi explained that the circumstances on the field of play prompted a change in plans. “We thought about bringing him in, he was supposed to come in, but …

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface boasted about his Nigerian fanbase and quality on Wednesday after he won the Bundesliga Rookie of The Season award for his instant impact in his debut season in the German topflight. The Nigerian striker beat Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen, who has been impressive for Borussia Dortmund since joining in January, RB Leipzig Xavi Simons, also …