Tag: DFB Pokal
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DFB Pokal: Arminia Bielefeld eliminate Nigerian duo
Arminia Bielefeld has dumped the duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella out of the DFB Pokal following a nervy 2-1 semi-final victory against Bayer Leverkusen to earn their place in the finals, a historic qualification in the club’s history, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The defending champions who drew the first blood were shocked as the third-tier…
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DFB Pokal: Boniface sends Leverkusen to the semis
Victor Boniface came off the bench to give DFB Pokal Holders, Bayer Leverkusen the Winner in extra time to defeat FC Koln in the DFB Pokal, Nigeriasoccertnet.com reports. Boniface scored his 10th goal of the season as the defending champions came from two goals down to beat FC Koln in the quarter-finals of the German…
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Tella’s header sends Leverkusen into DFB Pokal quarter-finals
Bayer Leverkusen secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena to advance to the DFB Pokal quarter-finals, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The turning point of the match came in the 17th minute when Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was sent off for a collision with Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong. Despite being reduced to 10…
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DFB Pokal: Victor Boniface’s trophy laden first season with Bayer Leverkusen continues
Nigeria forward Victor Boniface’s trophy laden first season continues with Bayer Leverkusen after claiming a nervy victory in the DFB Pokal final, putting behind the disappointment of the Europa League title to claim those second trophy of the season, Nigeriasoccernet.com. Xabi Alonso’s side had won the Bundesliga title with a perfect unbeaten record with Boniface…
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Bayer Leverkusen: Victor Boniface set for comeback, confirms manager Xabi Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen’s manager, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed that Victor Boniface is poised for a return to action, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Since undergoing surgery for an adductor injury in January, Boniface has been sidelined. However, the Nigeria international has been diligently working his way back to full fitness in recent weeks. ? #Alonso "We have no injured…
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CHAN 2023: CAF invites Nigerian Referees for Preparatory Course
The Local Organising Committee and African football governing body has included one Nigerian referee among the officials for preparatiry course ahead Championship of 2023 African Nations (CHAN) which will take place in Algeria. The football body on Thursday afternoon released the list of invited match officials for the second preparatory test for competition. The list…