Tag: Bundesliga
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Bundesliga: Boniface ruled out for rest of 2024
Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface will not play again for the Bundesliga champions this year due to a muscle fibre tear in his thigh, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 23-year-old Nigerian international suffered the injury during Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Rwanda on Monday. Since returning to Germany, Boniface has not trained with…
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Onyeka assist Augsburg to win on Bundesliga debut
Super Eagles midfielder, Frank Onyeka made a memorable Bundesliga debut, providing an assist as Augsburg secured a 3-1 victory over St. Pauli, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onyeka, who joined on a season-long loan from Brentford on transfer deadline day, was surprisingly named in the starting lineup by manager Jess Thorup, despite only training with his teammates for…
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Boniface faces suspension ahead of Bundesliga opener
Victor Boniface is under investigation for unsportsmanlike gestures during Bayer Leverkusen’s German Super Cup win against VFB Stuttgart, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The incident occurred after the final whistle, where the Nigeria international allegedly showed the finger to Stuttgart players. If found guilty, Boniface could face a suspension, potentially ruling him out of Leverkusen’s title defence…
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Boniface: “I’m ready to give 100 percent to achieve what we achieved last year”
Victor Boniface, Bayer Leverkusen’s prolific striker, has expressed his desire to replicate last season’s triumphs, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Leverkusen made history by winning their first-ever Bundesliga title and DFB Pokal without losing a single game. The 23-year-old Nigerian forward, who joined Leverkusen from Union St. Gillloise last summer, played a crucial role in the team’s success,…
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Boniface brushes off Premier League links, happy at Leverkusen
Nigerian forward Victor Boniface has dismissed speculation about a potential move to the Premier League, insisting he is content at Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Boniface enjoyed a remarkable season with Leverkusen, scoring 21 goals and providing 10 assists in all competitions, despite missing four months due to injury. The lanky forward played a…
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Ejuke set for Bundesliga move
Nigerian forward, Chidera Ejuke is considering options in Germany following the end of his loan spell with Belgian Pro League club Royal Antwerp, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ejuke spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Antwerp from Russian side CSKA Moscow. With his contract at CSKA set to be expire in June, the winger will soon be…
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Boniface score as Leverkusen make history with unbeaten Bundesliga season
Super Eagle forward, Victor Boniface ensured Bayer Leverkusen complete a league season unbeaten after winning the Bundesliga for the first time, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Die Werkself had already clinched their first league title, but their 2-1 victory over Augsburg on Saturday cemented their place in history as they finished the domestic campaign undefeated. Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak…
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Devastating Experience: Nathan Tella opens up on Arsenal departure
Nigerian winger Nathan Tella delves into his departure from Arsenal, reflecting on a decade-long journey with the North London club that ended in disappointment, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite ten years of dedication, Tella faced rejection in 2017, prompting a period of uncertainty as he sought to carve a new path in professional football. Snubbed by Reading…
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Bundesliga: Nathan Tella euphoria over ‘unusual’ header goal in Leverkusen’s win against VfL Wolfsburg
Bayer Leverkusen’s Nathan Tella is euphoria about his header goal on Bundesliga Matchday 25 as Xabi Alonso’s side defeated VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 to continue their perfect run and end Bayern Munich’s dominance in Germany, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The goals came from Florian Wirtz’s first-ever finish after Exequiel Palacios’s ball fell to his path in the 86th…
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Victor Boniface wins 4th Rookie of the Month award
Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface has won the Rookie of the Month award for a fourth consecutive time this season, taking the November prize after beating Xavi Simons and Merlin Röhl in the vote. Victor Boniface has made the Rookie of the Month award his own this year. Since joining Bayer Leverkusen from Belgian outfit Union…
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Transfer Update: After Signing Aribo, Southampton Bid For Another Nigeria Star
Southampton have made a late bid to add Samuel Ikechukwu Edozie from Manchester City, Nigeriasoccernet.com understands. Italian transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano who earlier reported that German Bundesliga Bayer Leverkusen were edging closer to the completion of a deal for Edozie with an agreement already in place for a two-year deal which would see the…