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
Victor Boniface says he has already moved on from the disappointment of his failed move to Al Nassr. The Nigeria international was on the verge of joining Al Nassr before the Saudi club pulled out of the deal. Al Nassr instead signed Aston Villa and Colombia striker Jhon Duran. Read Also:NPFL: Amuneke Hails Heartland’s Fighting … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen managing director Simon Rofles has confirmed Victor Boniface’s proposed move to Al Nassr is off. Al Nassr reached agreement with Die Werkself to sign the Nigeria international earlier this week. The Saudi club however cancelled the deal on Wednesday and opted to sign Aston Villa and Colombia striker Jhon Duran instead. Read Also:Akuneto: … Read more
Former Nigerian international Tijani Babangida has advised Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface to turn down Saudi oil-rich money and focus on developing his football in Europe. The Nigerian international has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr during the January transfer window. Although the move appears to have collapsed, however, … Read more