Emmanuel lkpeama
Victor Boniface of the Super Eagles had a fantastically magical start in Germany,as the 23-year-old striker was an integral part of Bayer Leverkusen’s historic first Bundesliga championship in the club’s 120-year existence.
His outstanding performances have already secured him the title of Rookie of the 2023–24 Season. In Leverkusen’s last league encounter of the season, Boniface made his comeback to action on Saturday.
Boniface and Robert Andrich scored in the first half to give Xabi Alonso’s squad a 2-1 victory over Augsburg at the Bay Arena. In the second half, Mert Komur managed to get one back. As the final buzzer sounded at the Bay Arena, the newly crowned winners were formally presented with the Bundesliga trophy, setting the stage for a jubilant celebration of their historic achievement.
Victor Boniface, striker for the Super Eagles, as usual, engaged in the festivities in grand fashion, flying the Nigerian flag in honour of his native country while rehearsing his signature dance move with his colleagues. With two championship matches remaining this season (the DFB Pokal and the Europa League), Leverkusen have gone undefeated in 51 matches in all competitions.