‘We can do much better’ - Boniface disappointed despite scoring on return to the team after accident
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Boniface disappointed despite scoring on return || Imago

‘We can do much better’ - Boniface disappointed despite scoring on return to the team after accident

Stephen Oladehinde 13:34 - 28.10.2024

Super Eagles star Victor Boniface claimed he was disappointed with Bayer Leverkusen’s draw against Werder Bremen over the weekend.

The striker returned to the team after getting involved in a ghastly accident that made him miss Leverkusen’s clash in the UEFA Champions League clash.

Fortunately, he was unhurt and returned to work despite the accident, which caused a lot of damage to his car.

Boniface was in action for Leverkusen but were held to a 2-2 draw by Werder Bremen, leaving them five points off the league leaders.

Boniface speaks on weekend result

The 23-year-old said after the game that while he was happy to be playing again, he was upset that Bayer Leverkusen had given up their lead in the closing minutes to draw with Werder Bremen. 

Bayer Leverkusen star man Victor Boniface in action for the club || Imago
Bayer Leverkusen star man Victor Boniface in action for the club || Imago

Boniface told Bild, "It felt good to come back from such a situation. I am really happy with the reaction and the messages from the fans. I am happy to be playing football again and to feel their support.

"We can do much better as a team. We have to stay focused for the full 90 minutes. If we can do that, we will win the games.

"We are very annoyed that we didn't win the game. We know: This is football and games like this can happen. Our mentality is to fight back in the next few weeks."

Victor Boniface returned like he never left ||Imago
Victor Boniface returned like he never left ||Imago

Boniface scored the opening goal of the game with a brilliant strike that put Werder Bremen's goalkeeper rooted to the spot.

The Nigerian international has scored six goals in eight games, one fewer than he had at this point last season.

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