Did Boniface's Bayer smash European record? UEFA confirms longest unbeaten run record held by Celtic 
Published: May 10, 2024
Contrary to popular belief, Victor Boniface's Bayer Leverkusen did not smash the record for Europe's longest unbeaten run in all competitions after coming from behind to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw with AS Roma at the BayArena on Thursday night.  The draw saw the German champions take their unbeaten run to 49...
Bayer Leverkusen striker Boniface named in Bundesliga Team of the Season alongside Musiala, Kane
Published: May 03, 2024
Victor Boniface has been named in the German Bundesliga Team of the Season dominated by Bayer Leverkusen players.  The Nigeria international adapted like a duck to water in Germany following his move from Belgian outfit Union Saint-Gilloise, playing an influential role as Bayer Leverkusen won the title for the f...
'They have Victor Boniface' - Germany great Rudi Voller says Bayer Leverkusen have built a strong squad 
Published: May 02, 2024
Germany great Rudi Völler reckons that the current Bayer Leverkusen squad is as strong as Bayern Munich under Pep Guardiola. Bayer Leverkusen have already sewn up the Bundesliga title for the first time in their history and could win a historic treble, having qualified for the final of the DFB-Pokal and the semifi...
'It was in my back' - Match referee Dortmund v Bayer explains why Boniface's red card was rescinded 
Published: April 22, 2024
Referee Daniel Siebert, the referee who officiated the Bundesliga meeting between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday at Signal Iduna Park, has explained why the red card shown to Victor Boniface was rescinded following a VAR review.  Newly crowned champions Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten ru...
Patrick Dorgu: AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen interested in Lecce LB who dreams of moving to Chelsea 
Published: April 18, 2024
Italian giants AC Milan and newly crowned Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are eyeing a move for Danish-Nigerian left-back Patrick Dorgu. According to dailymilan, the Rossoneri have been watching the Lecce fullback closely in recent weeks and have been impressed with his performances. The seven-time European...
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface nominated for Bundesliga Team of the Season 
Published: April 17, 2024
Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has been nominated for the EA Bundesliga Team of the Season. Boniface has played no small role in helping the Black and Reds scoop their first league title in close to 120 years of existence. He netted the opening goal in Bayer Leverkusen's 5-0 thumpin...
Three Nigerians including history-making 16yo set to be named in Bayer's gameday squad v West Ham 
Published: April 17, 2024
Newly crowned German champions Bayer Leverkusen have landed in the English capital ahead of their UEFA Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash against West Ham United at the London Stadium. Xabi Alonso, manager of Die Werkself, has taken twenty-two players to London, including three players with Nigerian herita...
Boniface goal and assist help Bayer Leverkusen secure historic Bundesliga title; Tella also in action 
Published: April 14, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface achieved glory with Bayer Leverkusen as they were officially crowned league champions for the first time in their history following a 5-0 hammering of Weder Bremen at the Bay Arena on Sunday evening. The former Royale Union Saint-Gilloise marksman made the most of his sixty-two m...
'I won't tell you that' - Boniface refuses to say what Xabi Alonso told him before he came on v West Ham
Published: April 12, 2024
German Bundesliga champions-in-waiting Bayer Leverkusen are in a good position to qualify for the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League following a 2-0 win over Premier League side West Ham United at the BayArena on Thursday night. Bayer Leverkusen left it late to beat the Hammers, scoring in the final seven minutes ...
Boniface on target against West Ham with agent in attendance; focused on Bayer amid transfer links
Published: April 11, 2024
Victor Boniface played the role of a super sub as Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten run to 42 games in all competitions after beating David Moyes' West Ham United 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal clash staged at the BayArena on Thursday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Most of...
Super Eagles striker Boniface makes return from injury in Bayer Leverkusen's big win against Dusseldorf
Published: April 03, 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface made his comeback from injury on Wednesday night during Bayer Leverkusen's 4-0 triumph over Düsseldorf in the semifinal of the German Cup played at the BayArena. Right wingback Jeremie Frimpong opened the scoring as early as the 7th minute, burying Patrik Schick's cut ba...
'Could play a part' - Bayer coach Alonso provides fitness update on Boniface pre-Fortuna Dusseldorf
Published: April 02, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has provided a hint on when Victor Boniface will return to action after his long injury lay off. The Nigerian striker is yet to feature in any competitive game since December, having been nursing an adductor injury which also made him miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He stepp...
Fulham boss namechecks Awoniyi as he reveals the quality attack-minded players at Nottingham Forest
Published: April 01, 2024
After his side's 3-3 draw at Sheffield United, manager Marco Silva was on media duties to preview Fulham's upcoming Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.  Nottingham Forest have managed just one win in their last ten Premier League games and currently occupy the 17th position wit...
Germany squads announcement: Bayer's Onyeka among four Nigerians called up; six on standby
Published: March 16, 2024
The German Football Association have announced the rosters for the country's youth teams ahead of international matches in March, with four Nigeria-eligible players in contention to represent the European powerhouse.  At U21 level, SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, the undisputed first choice for Germany U21...
Against the odds: Bayer winger Tella explains why no one expected him to score with a header
Published: March 11, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run continued on Sunday as they defeated VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 at the BayArena courtesy of goals from Nathan Tella and Florian Wirtz. Wolfsburg were faced with a mountain to climb in the 28th minute when Nigerian central defender Moritz Jenz was sent off for a second bookable offense....