With 17 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen this season, Victor Boniface has scored 11 goals, making waves for Xabi Alonso's team at the moment
Former Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdiger has shown his support for Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface by gifting him a signed Real Madrid jersey, Soccernet.ng reports.
Rudiger's admiration for Boniface's style was evident when he mirrored the Nigerian forward's celebration during Germany's 2-2 draw against Mexico in a recent international friendly.
Rudiger even shared a video of his celebration on social media, tagging Boniface and expressing his admiration with the caption, ‘I like that, Boniface'.
Just a month after this gesture, Boniface excitedly revealed on social media that he received a personally signed Real Madrid shirt from Rudiger, captioning the moment with a heartfelt ‘Thanks a lot, big bro'.
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Antonio Rudiger gifts Victor Boniface his signed Real Madrid jersey.
Real recognizes Real 🔥🇳🇬 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/AcloTRMP02
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) November 24, 2023
The Super Eagles forward has been making significant strides in European football, showcasing stellar performances for Bayer Leverkusen this season.
His impressive tally of 11 goals in 17 matches across various competitions has captured the attention of several top clubs on the continent.
Adding to his accomplishments, Boniface has recently been nominated for the Globe Soccer's Emerging Player of the Year Award.
He faces tough competition against talents like Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Cesare Casadei, Rasmus Højlund, Eduardo Camavinga, and others vying for the prestigious award.
