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Why defenders struggle to contain Victor Boniface – Siebe Van der Heyden

Victor Boniface presently tops the Europa League top scorers table with 6 goals

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Siebe Van der Heyden, has provided an explanation for why Victor Boniface is difficult for defenders from major European leagues to tackle.

The Belgian defender claims that Boniface, who is now topping the UEFA Europa League scoring list, causes defenders to second-guess their next play on the field.

The Nigerian ace has been on fire for Union SG this season, tallying 20 goals in his 47 appearances for the squad thus far.

He has been dubbed “Mister Europe” in the meanwhile due to his impressive performance in European tournaments, where he scored 6 goals, making him the Europa League’s leading scorer.

The 24-year-old then added that his physique presents challenges for defenders, making him a menace to the defence of his opponents.

“As a defender, Boni constantly makes you doubt. If you cover him briefly, he puts his body and turns away easily. But give him space and you are also seen as a defender. The emphasis is often on his physique, but he is also technically a crane. With left or right, it makes little difference to him,” he said, as quoted by Voetbalnieuws.

When they host Bayer Leverkusen at Lotto Park, the Nigerian is anticipated to play a big part in his team’s attempt to progress to the Europa League semifinals.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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