Two Nigerian strikers caused damage to defenses in Italy and Germany, so it might be time to take business to England
Former Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge has urged Premier League clubs to take note of the excellent performances of Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet .ng reported.
Osimhen needs no introduction as he led Napoli to their first Scudetto title in over 30 years last season. The 24-year-old striker is already on the wish list of half of the Premier League’s richest clubs.
Boniface is currently warming the hearts of many people in Europe.
After joining from Belgian Jupiler League side Union Saint Gilaroise earlier this year, Boniface has already made a huge impression, scoring seven goals in 10 games and winning the prestigious Rookie of the Month award twice. Award-winning.
Sturridge assessed the potential of Osimhen and Boniface in a conversation with Sky Sports, putting them alongside PSG’s Kylian Mbappé and Guinea striker Gilassi as players worthy of attention from England’s top clubs. highlighted Nigeria’s star players.
In response to a question from former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, Sturridge said: “Mbappe is number one!” Next is probably Viktor Osimhen. We’ve seen what he can do, the goals he scores, his pace, his tenacity and finishing. I really like him.
“However, [Selous] Ghirassy is currently second in Germany’s top scorer list, behind [Harry] Kane, Leverkusen’s [Victor] Boniface, and [Maximilian] Baier, who also plays in Germany. It is.”
Meanwhile, Boniface has once again been nominated for the Bundesliga Newcomer of the Month Award, making it his third consecutive nomination.
The 22-year-old Super Eagles sensation, who has scored and assisted in three league games for Leverkusen, is in the running for the award alongside RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons and Mainz’s Brajan Gruda.
The winner will be decided by fan voting and selected Bundesliga experts.
