'Comrade scores goals' - Leverkusen shower love on Super Eagles star Victor Boniface after late heroics

Victor Boniface with an iconic celebrate at the BayArena.

'Comrade scores goals' - Leverkusen shower love on Super Eagles star Victor Boniface after late heroics

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 17:29 - 22.09.2024

Nigeria and Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface came off the bench to steal the show for Bayer Leverkusen in the seven-goal thriller against Wolfsburg.

Bayer Leverkusen have taken to social media to express their adoration for Nigerian striker Victor Boniface following his match-winning heroics in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter against Wolfsburg.

The Super Eagles forward came off the bench to steal the show in a seven-goal spectacle, netting a crucial late goal to secure a 4-3 victory for the German champions on Sunday.

Boniface's impact was immediate and decisive, turning what could have been a disappointing draw into a memorable win for Xabi Alonso's side.

In the immediate aftermath of Boniface's goal, Leverkusen's official social media account couldn't contain its excitement, posting an emphatic declaration of love for the Nigerian: 

Victor Boniface with another celebration after his goal for Leverkusen.
Victor Boniface with another celebration after his goal for Leverkusen.

"VICTOR BONIFACE, I LOVE YOU." 

This outpouring of emotion reflects not just the importance of the goal, but also the growing affection the club and its fans have for the 23-year-old striker.

Victor Boniface came off the bench to net a late winner for Bayer Leverkusen.
Victor Boniface came off the bench to net a late winner for Bayer Leverkusen.

The adulation didn't stop there. Following the match, Leverkusen took to social media once again to praise their super-sub. 

With a photo of a beaming Boniface, the club posted: "This guy right here? HE. SCORES. GOALS." This succinct statement encapsulates Boniface's burgeoning reputation as a reliable goal-getter for the Bundesliga champions.

Bayer Leverkusen with a special poker-inspire picture of Boniface.
Bayer Leverkusen with a special poker-inspire picture of Boniface.

Boniface's late heroics not only secured three crucial points for Leverkusen but also further cemented his status as a fan favorite at the BayArena. 

Despite starting the match on the bench, his impact as a substitute underlines his importance to the team and his ability to change games in critical moments.

The Nigerian's performance against Wolfsburg and the subsequent outpouring of love from the club, suggests that he is quickly becoming one of the key figures in this Leverkusen side.

With the season still in its early stages, Leverkusen fans will be hoping for many more moments of magic from their beloved Nigerian striker. If this match is anything to go by, Victor Boniface is more than ready to deliver.