Bayer Leverkusen’s manager, Xabi Alonso, expressed his admiration for the immediate influence of Victor Boniface at the club. The Nigerian forward showcased his prowess by securing his seventh assist of the season in Die Werkself’s recent 1-1 draw at VFB Stuttgart on Sunday. Since his arrival at the BayArena this summer, Boniface has remarkably contributed to 21 goals, solidifying his status as a pivotal player for the team.
At only 22 years old, Boniface has astounded with 14 goals in 21 appearances for Leverkusen across all competitions. Reflecting on Boniface’s swift adaptation, Alonso revealed his surprise at the Nigerian’s remarkable start at the club. During a press conference, Alonso confessed, “We could not be certain that the players would perform so well straightaway. With Victor Boniface, he is still very young; maybe we didn’t expect this so quickly from him. But obviously, we are also very pleased that he has made such a good impact as well.”
Alonso’s commendation underscores Boniface’s rapid assimilation into the team and the promising potential he holds. This attests to the growing global impact of Nigerian talents in European football, illuminating the increasing significance of African players on the world stage. Boniface’s emergence serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration, not only for Nigerian football but for the entire continent, igniting a new wave of fervent optimism for the future of African football talent on the global scene.
