'Won't be back' - Xabi Alonso reveals Bayer Leverkusen will face Freiburg without Boniface
Published: December 20, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has ruled out Victor Boniface’s involvement in their German Bundesliga clash with SC Freiburg at the BayArena on Saturday evening. The Super Eagles striker has been nursing an injury which has kept him out for the last seven games but was pictured back in training on Thursday.Thi...
Victor Boniface pictured back in training ahead of Bayer Leverkusen's last match of 2024
Published: December 18, 2024
Victor Boniface has been pictured back in training with Bayer Leverkusen ahead of their final Bundesliga clash of the year on Saturday against SC Freiburg at the BayArena.The Super Eagles striker has been nursing a hamstring injury which has made him miss the last seven games across all competitions for Bayer Leverkuse...
'We'll see' - Alonso provides update on Boniface ahead of Leverkusen's last away game of 2024
Published: December 14, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso addressed the media on Friday, on the eve of his team's Bundesliga clash with FC Augsburg at the WWK Arena, discussing among other topics the fitness of Victor Boniface.Boniface has been on the sidelines since November due to a thigh injury he suffered during Nigeria's 2025 Africa C...
'He did well' - Bayer Leverkusen defender assesses the performance of Tella in centre forward role
Published: December 10, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen central defender Jonathan Tah refused to criticize the performance of Nathan Tella during the club's Bundesliga clash against St. Pauli last weekend. Manager Xabi Alonso deployed Tella as a center forward with Victor Boniface sidelined by an injury he suffered on international duty and Patrik Schick a...
Boniface watches on from the stands as Tella's goal is disallowed in Leverkusen's win v St. Pauli
Published: December 07, 2024
Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface observed from the stands as Bayer Leverkusen claimed a 2-1 victory against St. Pauli at the Bay Arena. Meanwhile, a goal scored by Nathan Tella in the 44th minute was ruled out by the officials.Boniface, who sustained the injury during Nigeria's 2-1 defeat to Rwanda in November, h...
Bundesliga club Werder Bremen rekindle pursuit of Ajax Amsterdam striker Chuba Akpom
Published: December 06, 2024
According to Sport.de, Werder Bremen are considering a move for Ajax Amsterdam's Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom.This is not the first time the club have been linked with the Arsenal allum as allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively revealed in March 2023 that they were interested in signing him when he was at Middlesbrough.Despi...
Boniface and Schick injuries: Bayer Leverkusen coach considers Nathan Tella for new role
Published: December 06, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is considering Nigeria international Nathan Tella for a new role in attack ahead of Saturday's Bundesliga meeting with Dapo Afolayan's St. Pauli.Alonso will not be able to count on the services of his first choice enter forward Victor Boniface who remains sidelined and undergoing reha...
Bayer Leverkusen and Boniface in talks over new deal until 2029 amid Man Utd interest
Published: December 04, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen have begun negotiations to extend Victor Boniface’s contract in an effort to fend off interest from Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window.The Nigerian striker has been on the radar of the Red Devils following a stellar campaign with Leverkusen, where his performances have solidified h...
Boniface pulls a fast one: Leverkusen striker still undergoing individual training amid social media post
Published: December 03, 2024
Victor Boniface is still not nearing a return to action, contrary to what his Instagram post on Monday evening might imply.The Bayer Leverkusen striker has been inactive for approximately two weeks after suffering a muscle-related injury during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles an...
'On the right track' - Xabi Alonso provides fresh injury update on Boniface before Bayern clash
Published: December 02, 2024
Speaking to reporters at the pre-match press conference before his side's DFB-Pokal clash against Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso provided an injury update on Victor Boniface. Alonso has been without Boniface's services since he came back from international duty last month.The center forward has be...
'He's doing a great job' - Bayer Leverkusen captain happy with Schick's form in Boniface's absence
Published: December 01, 2024
Bayern Leverkusen's captain Lukas Hradecky, has lauded Patrik Schick's recent performance following Victor Boniface's injury.Since Boniface was sidelined in November, Schick has stepped up significantly, showcasing his talent by netting five goals in just three matches across all competitions.The Nigerian forward Bonif...
Bayer Leverkusen coach responds to video of Boniface checking Instagram while driving at 140 km/h
Published: November 29, 2024
Victor Boniface is once again in the spotlight following the release of a video that showed the Bayer Leverkusen striker using a mobile phone while driving his Mercedes-AMG car on the A4. The video, initially posted on Instagram by Nigerian rapper Zoro Swagbag, has now been taken down.According to German newspaper, Bi...
Bayer Leverkusen ready to offer new deal to Victor Boniface amid links to Manchester United
Published: November 28, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen are ready to keep hold of Victor Boniface amid recent links with Premier League giants Manchester UnitedAccording to German newspaper Bild via 4-4-2.com, the German Bundesliga champions want to hand their star striker a contract extension alongside Florian Wirtz.Boniface's present contract ends in the ...
Victor Boniface's injury: 17yo Nigerian forward makes Champions League debut for Leverkusen
Published: November 27, 2024
Talented German-born Nigerian forward Francis Onyeka made his UEFA Champions League debut for Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday as the Bundesliga champions thrashed Salzburg 5-0 at the BayArena, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. At just 17 years old, Onyeka is officially recognized as one of the top talents in German football, ...
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface misses training before Bayer Leverkusen v Heidenheim
Published: November 22, 2024
There are genuine concerns over the fitness of Nigeria international Victor Boniface ahead of Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga match with Heidenheim. The striker was in the Super Eagles squad that suffered a historic 2-1 loss to Rwanda on Monday in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, playing for 89 minutes before mak...