SC Freiburg goalkeeper Atubolu chases two Bundesliga records before international break
Published: February 28, 2025
SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu is chasing two Bundesliga records before the international break in March.For the first time since 2014, the Germany U21 international became the only goalkeeper to save four penalties in a row, equaling the feat of former Bayer Leverkusen glovesman Bernd Leno.Atubolu also followed i...
Nathan Tella partially involved in team training ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt v Bayer Leverkusen
Published: February 25, 2025
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has resumed training with Bayer Leverkusen as he works towards full fitness ahead of their Bundesliga fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt.Tella, who played in Leverkusen's goalless draw against Bayern Munich, suffered a hip injury that ruled him out of their 2-0 victory over Holstein K...
What Kevin Akpoguma had to say after Gift Orban's goal salvaged a point for Hoffenheim
Published: February 24, 2025
Super Eagles central defender Kevin Akpoguma has emphasized the need for Hoffenheim to avoid conceding early goals after they fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Stuttgart on Sunday evening. Akpoguma, who played the full 90 minutes, acknowledged the team's slow start but expressed satisfaction with their response...
'That's why' - Leverkusen forward reveals reason Tella got the nod over Boniface v Bayern Munich
Published: February 20, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen forward Amine Adli has shed light on Xabi Alonso's decision to start Nathan Tella ahead of Victor Boniface and Patrick Schick in their crucial Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich.   Tella was preferred in the starting lineup, playing 85 minutes before being replaced by Adli, who was making his ret...
'What was he thinking?' - Ex-Bundesliga coach blasts Alonso for starting Tella over Boniface
Published: February 18, 2025
Former Bundesliga manager Peter Neururer has criticized Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso for his decision to start Nathan Tella ahead of recognized strikers Victor Boniface and Patrick Schick in their goalless draw against Bayern Munich last Saturday.  Alonso opted to deploy Tella alongside Florian Wirtz in attack a...
N8 billion per season: Super Eagles striker Boniface among Bayer Leverkusen's top five earners
Published: February 18, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface is reportedly the fifth-highest earner at Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports. Boniface has been instrumental in Leverkusen's success under Xabi Alonso since joining from Union Saint-Gilloise in the summer of 2023.His impact has been undeniable, scoring 21 goals and providing 10...
Gift Orban continues red-hot form with crucial goal in Hoffenheim's 3-1 win over Werder Bremen
Published: February 16, 2025
Hoffenheim forward Gift Orban continued his impressive run of form with a crucial goal in his side’s 3-1 Bundesliga victory over Werder Bremen at the Weserstadion.  The Nigerian striker, who joined the club in the winter transfer window, has now scored three goals in his last four matches, playing a key role in Hoff...
Bayer Leverkusen striker Boniface lost N56 billion after failed winter move to Al-Nassr
Published: February 09, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface reportedly missed out on a massive €36 million (N56 billion) deal after his proposed move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr collapsed in January.  The Bayer Leverkusen forward was heavily linked with a switch to the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Nassr sending representatives to Germany ...
'We'll see' - Bayer Leverkusen coach Alonso not ruling out striking combo of Boniface and Schick
Published: February 07, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is considering a change in his attacking strategy, one that could see a striking combination of Victor Boniface and Patrik Schick more often.The duo's brief partnership in the DFB Cup quarter-finals against 1. FC Cologne was a resounding success, and Alonso is keen to explore this opt...
'Bit by bit' - Hoffenheim coach indicates winter signing Gift Orban will soon be a regular starter
Published: February 06, 2025
Hoffenheim head coach Christian Ilzer has indicated that 2023 Super Eagles invitee Gift Orban, the club's January signing from Olympique Lyon, will soon be a regular starter. Despite starting only one competitive match since his arrival, Orban has been making a strong impression, and Ilzer believes he is on the cusp o...
DFB-Pokal: Boniface comes off the bench to score dramatic winner for Leverkusen against Cologne
Published: February 06, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen are through to the semifinals of the DFB-Pokal after coming from behind to beat FC Cologne 3-2 at the BayArena in Leverkusen on Wednesday night.Nathan Tella passed a fitness test to be included in Bayer Leverkusen's game day squad and he was joined on the bench by fellow Nigeria international Victor Bo...
'A bit strange' - Bayer Leverkusen coach Alonso reacts to Boniface's failed move to Al-Nassr
Published: February 05, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen coach, Xabi Alonso has reacted to Victor Boniface's failed move to Al-Nassr in the winter transfer window.Boniface, who joined Leverkusen from Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise in the summer of 2023, has been in impressive form, netting 30 goals and providing 11 assists in 50 appearances across all com...
'We hope' - Bayer Leverkusen coach reveals injury suffered by Nathan Tella 'is not that bad'
Published: February 04, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has shared insight on Nathan Tella’s injury after the Nigerian midfielder was forced off during their 3-1 victory over TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday.  Tella, who has been in fine form recently, sustained the injury in the first half and was replaced by Emi Buendía.The 25-year-old has...
'Hasn't earned that much money' - Leverkusen captain explains why Boniface considered transfer to Al-Nassr
Published: February 03, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen captain Lukas Hradecky has shed light on why Nigerian forward Victor Boniface considered a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr during the winter transfer window.  Boniface, who recently returned from injury to score in Leverkusen's 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim, was strongly linked with a move to Al-...
Boniface marks milestone with goal against Hoffenheim in first game after injury, Orban strikes
Published: February 02, 2025
Victor Boniface marked his return from injury with a goal in Bayer Leverkusen's 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim at the BayArena.  The Super Eagles forward reached a milestone of fifty appearances for Bayer Leverkusen with his inclusion in the starting lineup comprising 34 in the Bundesliga, 8 in the Europa League, 4 in th...