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Boniface mimicked the signature celebration of Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus, who plays for West Ham.
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface added a playful touch to his goal celebration during Bayer Leverkusen's Europa League clash against West Ham United.
He mimicked the signature celebration of Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus, who plays for West Ham.
With Xabi Allonso's men leading 1-0, 23-year-old Boniface rose majestically high to meet Jonas Hofmann's cross, steering a powerful header past the despairing Fabiański to double Leverkusen's lead.
Advantage Leverkusen in Europa League Clash with West Ham
Bayer Leverkusen secured a narrow but valuable first-leg victory over West Ham United in their Europa League quarter-final encounter.
The home crowd at the BayArena roared their team on as Leverkusen dominated possession in the first half. However, their attempts to break down a resolute West Ham defense were met with frustration.
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22:02 - 11.04.2024
Europa League: Boniface back with a bang as Leverkusen take first-leg advantage
Victor Boniface scored his first goal since returning from injury as Bayer Leverkusen defeated West Ham 2-0 in their Europa League quarter-final first leg.
Leverkusen continued to probe for openings, with Łukasz Fabiański denying efforts from Amine Adli and deflections off James Ward-Prowse and Edmond Tapsoba. The first half ended goalless, leaving the home side needing more urgency in the second.
After the interval, Leverkusen continued to apply pressure. Jeremie Frimpong tested Fabiański, and the Polish goalkeeper kept out a header from Patrik Schick.
However, the deadlock was finally broken in the 83rd minute, when Jonas Hofmann converted after Kurt Zouma blocked a shot from substitute Victor Boniface.
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17:07 - 06.04.2024
Bayer Leverkusen ONE WIN away from Bundesliga title after beating Union Berlin
Victor Boniface inches closer to being 100% as he registers another substitute appearance, and Bayer Leverkusen keep their unbeaten run going to go 16 points clear of Bayern.
The Nigerian forward, Boniface, wasn't done yet. He rose above the West Ham defense to head home a Hofmann cross in the closing minutes, securing a crucial 2-0 lead for Leverkusen heading into the second leg.
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