12 players are now in the Super Eagles camp in Kigali for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Amavubi of Rwanda. The latest arrivals in camp are; Victor Boniface, Samuel Chukwueze, Jordan Torunarigha, Moses Simon, Raphael Onyedika and Stanley Nwabali. Six players including Victor Osimhen, Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi, Papa Daniel, Kayode Bankole … Read more
Eric Sekou Chelle will hold his first training session as Nigeria’s senior national team Head Coach in Kigali, where the Super Eagles will camp and prepare for their 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against hosts Rwanda on March 21, 2025, Completesports.com reports. The Franco-Malian, contracted to lead the Eagles’ charge for a ticket to the … Read more
Nathan Tella scored the curtain raiser as Bayer Leverkusen claimed a dominant 4-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt at the at the Deutsche Bank Park on Saturday night. Tella hit target four minutes before the half hour mark after he was set up by former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka. The goal was the 25-year-old’s second in … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is on the radar of Premier League club Newcastle United. According to the Chronicle, the Magpies have already established contact with the Nigeria international’s representatives. Boniface was close to joining Al Nassr during the winter transfer window, but the Saudi club opted to sign Aston Villa and Colombia striker Jhon … Read more
Former VfL Bochum manager Peter Neururer has faulted the decision of Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso to start Nathan Tella ahead of Victor Boniface against Bayern Munich in Saturday’s Bundesliga clash. In a chat with Wettfreunde.net, Neururer stated that Tella is not a prolific goal scorer like Boniface and Patrick Schick. He noted that the … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has said he would consider pairing Victor Boniface and Patrick Schick in attack more often. The two strikers played upfront in Die Werkself’s 3-2 DFB Pokal victory over FC Cologne on Wednesday night. It was the first time the duo will play together this season. Schick scored Leverkusen’s second goal … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Lucas Hradecky says Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface shouldn’t be blamed for almost joining Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. The Saudi club had earlier opened negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Boniface, with the German champions valuing the Nigerian at €50m. However, the deal ultimately fell through, leaving Boniface’s move dead in the … Read more
Victor Boniface is full of excitement after netting in Bayer Leverkusen’s 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim on Sunday. Boniface scored the opening goal for Bundesliga champions in the encounter. It was the forward’s first outing for Die Werkself since sustaining an injury on international duty last November. The 24-year-old was on target in 15th minute of … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has disclosed that he has always trusted Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface to regain his goal-scoring form despite last week’s transfer saga to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. Recall that the Nigerian international netted a goal as Leverkusen defeated Hoffenheim 3-1 in Sunday’s Bundesliga game. It was Boniface’s first start … Read more
Victor Boniface was on target as Bayer Leverkusen beat Hoffenheim 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Also on target was Gift Orban who has now scored in back-to-back in the Bundesliga. Nathan Tella featured for Xabi Alonso’s side but came off in the 42nd minute. Boniface was on the verge of leaving the Bundesliga champions … Read more