Victor Boniface: Bayer Leverkusen striker edges RB Leipzig star to second Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award

The Nigeria international has been exceptional for both club and country since swapping Belgium for Germany in the summer

According to Soccernet.ng, Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface has once again won the prestigious title of ‘Bundesliga Newcomer of the Month’.

Boniface won this award in August, his first month in the Bundesliga, and repeated the feat in September.

Bayer Leverkusen confirmed Boniface’s victory and announced it on the club’s official platform X.

Boniface outperformed rivals such as RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons and Hoffenheim’s Maximilian Baier, scoring a total of four goals and an additional assist for Bayer Leverkusen in an impressive performance over the past month.

Boniface’s outstanding contributions include two important goals in the 4-1 victory over Darmstadt and the stunning 5-1 victory over Heidenheim. Boniface also recorded an assist in the win against Darmstadt.

As the accolades pile up, the determined striker has the potential to win the Bundesliga Player of the Month award for the second consecutive year.

Boniface won the award in August and was nominated again for the award in September.

Boniface moved to Bayer Leverkusen from Belgian professional league club Union Saint Giroise at the beginning of the summer. His quick adaptation and excellent performance cemented his status as an up-and-coming talent to watch.

In addition to his club activities, the young striker also donned the Nigeria national team jersey and played a key role in Friday’s 2-2 international friendly draw against Saudi Arabia.

Boniface narrowly missed out on his first goal for the Super Eagles, which was ruled an own goal in an unfortunate decision, but Boniface earned the potential in his team debut early last month after Nigeria’s win over Sao Tome. demonstrated ability. And Principe had secured the template.

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