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Nigeria's Victor Boniface has explained his strange celebration for Bayer Leverkusen against Hoffenheim.
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has shed light on his eyebrow-raising goal celebration during today's match against Hoffenheim, which involved partially lowering his shorts in front of the fans.
The Nigerian forward was in impressive form for the champions after he netted a brace and assisted another as Bayer Leverkusen returned to winning ways after a 4-1 win.
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Following the win, the Super Eagles forward explained that his celebration was not meant to be provocative.
"I didn't want to provoke anyone, I did it in front of our fans," Boniface clarified after the game.
He went on to reveal that the celebration was inspired by a popular TikTok trend originating from a prominent Nigerian influencer.
"It's a TikTok trend from a big influencer in Nigeria. I promised him I would celebrate like that, I just hadn't scored yet!" the 23-year-old explained.
Boniface's explanation provides context to what could have been misconstrued as an inappropriate gesture.
It highlights the growing influence of social media trends on football celebrations and the global nature of these online phenomena.
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The striker's willingness to fulfil his promise to the influencer, even on such a big stage, demonstrates his connection to his roots and his continued engagement with fans back home in Nigeria.
While unusual, Boniface's celebration adds another chapter to his book of memorable goal celebrations in football, blending traditional jubilation with modern, internet-inspired trends.
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