Germany squads announcement: Bayer's Onyeka among four Nigerians called up; six on standby
Published: March 16, 2024
The German Football Association have announced the rosters for the country's youth teams ahead of international matches in March, with four Nigeria-eligible players in contention to represent the European powerhouse.  At U21 level, SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, the undisputed first choice for Germany U21...
Against the odds: Bayer winger Tella explains why no one expected him to score with a header
Published: March 11, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run continued on Sunday as they defeated VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 at the BayArena courtesy of goals from Nathan Tella and Florian Wirtz. Wolfsburg were faced with a mountain to climb in the 28th minute when Nigerian central defender Moritz Jenz was sent off for a second bookable offense....
'A perfectionist' - Nigeria star Tella hails Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso for good work he's done at Bayer 
Published: February 29, 2024
Nathan Tella has praised Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso for the good work he has done at German Bundesliga table toppers Bayer Leverkusen.  Alonso is having a great season as coach of Bayer Leverkusen which has led to speculation surrounding his future with reports linking him with the Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Re...
Werder Bremen speed machine reacts to reports linking him with Nigeria, Germany national teams 
Published: February 29, 2024
Werder Bremen winger Justin Njinmah has reacted to reports in the local and German press linking him with the Nigeria and Germany national teams.  Born in Hamburg, the former Borussia Dortmund youth teamer qualifies to represent Nigeria through his father as well as his native Germany.  Njinmah has put himsel...
Premier League and Serie A calling: Is it time for Boniface to bid farewell to Bayer Leverkusen?
Published: February 22, 2024
Recent reports have suggested that Bayer  Leverkusen may consider a transfer fee of at least £40 million for Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface, amid interest from both the Italian Serie A and the English Premier League.   Clubs such as Juventus, Napoli, AC Milan, Chelsea, and Arsenal have reportedly expres...
Mikel reveals qualities that make Victor Boniface a complete striker, backs Bayer star to shine at 2023 AFCON
Published: January 08, 2024
Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel has labeled Victor Boniface a complete striker and has backed the Bayer Leverkusen star to shine at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Boniface has had a remarkable start to life in Germany after transferring from Belgian outfit Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the summer, register...
'More powerful and dribbles more often' - Bayer chief highlights qualities of Super Eagles striker Boniface
Published: January 05, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen managing director Simon Rolfes highlighted the qualities of Victor Boniface as he compared the similarities between the former Royale Union Saint-Gilloise star and fit-again Czech Republic national teamer Patrik Schick.   Boniface is currently away on international duty with the Super Eagles ...
Bad news: Transfer of Nigerian striker to Eintracht Frankfurt off after failed medical 
Published: January 03, 2024
The impending move of Nigerian and Viktoria Plzeň striker Rafiu Durosinmi to Eintracht Frankfurt has reportedly collapsed. According to German newspaper Bild, the Bundesliga side have decided to pull the plug on the deal after an abnormality was discovered during his medical examination which is not related to t...
Bundesliga Team of the Month: Bayer Leverkusen striker Boniface named in ideal XI 
Published: January 01, 2024
Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been named in Whoscored.com's Bundesliga Team of the Month for December.   He joins former Manchester City forward Leroy Sané who recorded two assists for Bayern Munich and Tottenham legend Harry Kane who had three goals for the Bavarians in the...
Romano confirms Durosinmi will be Eintracht Frankfurt's second signing in January after Man Utd midfielder
Published: December 27, 2023
Viktoria Plzeň's Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi is reportedly on the verge of leaving the Czech Fortuna League for the German Bundesliga.    Although the buying and selling club have not confirmed the transfer, celebrated transfer market reporter Fabrizio Romano is sure that Eintracht Frankfurt have com...
The 100 best football players in the world 2023: Super Eagles duo Osimhen and Boniface make list 
Published: December 22, 2023
FourFourTwo have released their rankings of the 100 best football players in the world for the year 2023 with two Super Eagles players making the list.    Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface who have scored 53 goals between them in the 2023 calendar year have made the cu...
Boniface battles ex-Arsenal captain, West Ham midfielder, 6 others for UEL Goal of the Group Stage 
Published: December 18, 2023
Victor Boniface's ferocious strike in Bayer Leverkusen's 5-1 win over Qarabag at the BayArena has been nominated for the UEFA Europa League Goal of the Group Stage.   He is se to battle former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's strike for Marseille in their 4-3 win over Ajax, Lucas Paquetá...
Most goal contributions U23 players: Bayer striker Victor Boniface overtakes Real Madrid's Golden Boy 
Published: December 17, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen have opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the German Bundesliga table after thrashing Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 at the BayArena on Sunday evening, with Nigeria international Victor Boniface on target for Xabi Alonso's side.    Boniface was handed his fifteenth consecutive start in the ...
Boniface, Ogbu join Liverpool, West Ham stars in Europa League group stage best XI
Published: December 15, 2023
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface and former Flying Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu have been named in Whoscored.com's UEFA Europa League group stage best XI.   The duo were named alongside Liverpool stars Joe Gomez and Ryan Gravenberch,  West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse and six others. Ogbu helped S...
Bayer chief insists there are enough players to provide cover if Boniface, Tella, 3 others head for AFCON 
Published: December 15, 2023
Managing Director of Sport of Bayer Leverkusen, Simon Rolfes has explained that the club have enough players to fill in for his African stars in contention to represent their respective nations at the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Unbeaten in 23 matches across all competitions, the Bayer Leverkusen sq...