Hoffenheim coach namechecks Man Utd striker, insists he doesn't care about Gift Orban's bad boy image
Published: January 03, 2025
TSG Hoffenheim's Austrian manager Christian Ilzer namechecked Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund as he insisted that he does not care about Gift Orban's bad boy reputation. On Thursday, Hoffenheim confirmed the signing of the 2023 Super Eagles invitee, who has put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year contract...
Hoffenheim and Lyon reach club-to-club agreement for the transfer of Gift Orban
Published: January 01, 2025
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, TSG Hoffenheim and Olympique Lyonnais have reached a club-to-club agreement for the transfer of 2023 Super Eagles invitee Gift Orban.The German Bundesliga side are now awaiting formal steps from the 22-year-old striker to complete the transfer.Hoffenheim's poor form in the ...
Bayer Leverkusen chief reveals fit-again Boniface is a contender to return to starting XI
Published: December 30, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen managing director, Simon Rolfes, believes that the return of star striker Victor Boniface will increase competition for starting places, but he is optimistic about the striker's chances of making an immediate impact.Boniface has been sidelined with a hamstring injury for the past eight games, but his r...
'I may never have been a top talent' - Super Eagles CB insists he's consistently delivered for Hoffenheim
Published: December 29, 2024
Super Eagles defender Kevin Akpoguma, has expressed his loyalty and commitment to German Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim, a club whom he had been under contract with for over a decade. The 29-year-old reflected on his remarkable journey with the club which he sees as his second home.Akpoguma made his Bundesliga debut i...
'Doesn't understand football' - Ex-Napoli coach calls out club president over Osimhen contract saga
Published: December 25, 2024
Former Napoli coach Rudi Garcia has blamed the club's President Aurelio de Laurentiis over the way Victor Osimhen's contractual situation was handled.Osimhen is an icon of the Italian side, after guiding them to their first-ever Scudetto in 33 years, scoring 26 goals, and was also the recipient of the top scorer awardT...
'Won't be back' - Xabi Alonso reveals Bayer Leverkusen will face Freiburg without Boniface
Published: December 20, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has ruled out Victor Boniface’s involvement in their German Bundesliga clash with SC Freiburg at the BayArena on Saturday evening. The Super Eagles striker has been nursing an injury which has kept him out for the last seven games but was pictured back in training on Thursday.Thi...
Victor Boniface pictured back in training ahead of Bayer Leverkusen's last match of 2024
Published: December 18, 2024
Victor Boniface has been pictured back in training with Bayer Leverkusen ahead of their final Bundesliga clash of the year on Saturday against SC Freiburg at the BayArena.The Super Eagles striker has been nursing a hamstring injury which has made him miss the last seven games across all competitions for Bayer Leverkuse...
'We'll see' - Alonso provides update on Boniface ahead of Leverkusen's last away game of 2024
Published: December 14, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso addressed the media on Friday, on the eve of his team's Bundesliga clash with FC Augsburg at the WWK Arena, discussing among other topics the fitness of Victor Boniface.Boniface has been on the sidelines since November due to a thigh injury he suffered during Nigeria's 2025 Africa C...
'He did well' - Bayer Leverkusen defender assesses the performance of Tella in centre forward role
Published: December 10, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen central defender Jonathan Tah refused to criticize the performance of Nathan Tella during the club's Bundesliga clash against St. Pauli last weekend. Manager Xabi Alonso deployed Tella as a center forward with Victor Boniface sidelined by an injury he suffered on international duty and Patrik Schick a...
Boniface watches on from the stands as Tella's goal is disallowed in Leverkusen's win v St. Pauli
Published: December 07, 2024
Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface observed from the stands as Bayer Leverkusen claimed a 2-1 victory against St. Pauli at the Bay Arena. Meanwhile, a goal scored by Nathan Tella in the 44th minute was ruled out by the officials.Boniface, who sustained the injury during Nigeria's 2-1 defeat to Rwanda in November, h...
Bundesliga club Werder Bremen rekindle pursuit of Ajax Amsterdam striker Chuba Akpom
Published: December 06, 2024
According to Sport.de, Werder Bremen are considering a move for Ajax Amsterdam's Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom.This is not the first time the club have been linked with the Arsenal allum as allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively revealed in March 2023 that they were interested in signing him when he was at Middlesbrough.Despi...
Boniface and Schick injuries: Bayer Leverkusen coach considers Nathan Tella for new role
Published: December 06, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is considering Nigeria international Nathan Tella for a new role in attack ahead of Saturday's Bundesliga meeting with Dapo Afolayan's St. Pauli.Alonso will not be able to count on the services of his first choice enter forward Victor Boniface who remains sidelined and undergoing reha...
Bayer Leverkusen and Boniface in talks over new deal until 2029 amid Man Utd interest
Published: December 04, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen have begun negotiations to extend Victor Boniface’s contract in an effort to fend off interest from Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window.The Nigerian striker has been on the radar of the Red Devils following a stellar campaign with Leverkusen, where his performances have solidified h...
Boniface pulls a fast one: Leverkusen striker still undergoing individual training amid social media post
Published: December 03, 2024
Victor Boniface is still not nearing a return to action, contrary to what his Instagram post on Monday evening might imply.The Bayer Leverkusen striker has been inactive for approximately two weeks after suffering a muscle-related injury during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles an...
'On the right track' - Xabi Alonso provides fresh injury update on Boniface before Bayern clash
Published: December 02, 2024
Speaking to reporters at the pre-match press conference before his side's DFB-Pokal clash against Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso provided an injury update on Victor Boniface. Alonso has been without Boniface's services since he came back from international duty last month.The center forward has be...