'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...
No rush to leave Leverkusen: Boniface not in talks with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Spurs or Man Utd
Published: January 31, 2025
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Victor Boniface will not be leaving Bayer Leverkusen in the winter market amid rumours linking him with a move to the Premier League before the close of the January transfer window. It has been suggested that Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotsp...
What Bayer Leverkusen forward Tella said after scoring his first goal in UEFA Champions League
Published: January 30, 2025
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has shared his excitement after scoring his first-ever UEFA Champions League goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 triumph over Sparta Praha at the BayArena.Tella found the net in the 64th minute to seal the victory for the Bundesliga leaders after Florian Wirtz had given them the lead in t...
'I assume that he'll stay' - Bayer Leverkusen chief confirms Boniface will not be joining Al Nassr
Published: January 30, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen’s director, Simon Rolfes, has confirmed that striker Victor Boniface, will not be joining Al Nassr and will continue to train with the German club. The news comes after rumors had swirled about a potential move to the Saudi Arabian side, after he underwent a medical examination this week.  However,...
Victor Boniface deal is off: Al Nassr turn focus to Aston Villa striker in transfer twist
Published: January 30, 2025
Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr have pulled out of a potential deal for Nigerian forward Victor Boniface and are now finalizing a move for Aston Villa's Jhon Durán.  Boniface had been strongly linked with a switch to Saudi Arabia, with negotiations between his representatives and Al Nassr reaching an advanced stage....
Hoffenheim coach reveals why Gift Orban will miss UEL clash against RSC Anderlecht
Published: January 29, 2025
Hoffenheim's new signing, Gift Orban, will not be available for the team's UEFA Europa League clash against RSC Anderlecht on Thursday.This was confirmed by the club's coach, Christian Ilzer, who revealed that Orban is ineligible to play in the match at the pre-match press conference via the club's official website.Orb...
'It's very difficult to turn down' - Ex-Liverpool star explains why Boniface will accept Al Nassr offer
Published: January 29, 2025
Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol has weighed in on why Nigerian forward Victor Boniface may accept a lucrative move to Al Nassr in the ongoing winter transfer window.The Saudi Arabian club is reportedly in advanced negotiations with both Boniface's representatives and Bayer Leverkusen, hoping to finalize the deal ...
Ronaldo's strike partner: Boniface open to Al Nassr move, striker discussing financial terms
Published: January 28, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has reportedly given the green light to a move to Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr, after Bayer Leverkusen decided to negotiate with the Saudi club.  According to Italian journalist and transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, Boniface has already 'opened doors' to Al Nassr move and...
Super Eagles striker Boniface misses Bayer Leverkusen training amid interest from Al Nassr
Published: January 28, 2025
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has reportedly missed training on Tuesday morning, fueling growing speculation regarding his potential move to Saudi Arabia.Boniface, who made the switch from Union Saint-Gilloise to Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2023, has been heavily linked with a move to Al Nassr FC as the wi...