- Victor Boniface has reflected on his time with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, admitting he has struggled to score despite his commitment to the team.
- The Bayer Leverkusen striker said representing his country remains a dream come true, adding that criticism doesn’t define him.
- He also addressed his failed AC Milan transfer, expressing love for Germany, and dismissed social media criticism, saying his posts are harmless.
- Boniface emphasized gratitude for his journey, shaped by resilience and faith, and vowed to keep making fans proud in the Bundesliga.
Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface, has opened up about his time with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, admitting that goals have not come as expected despite his hard work.
“I have been unlucky with the national team in terms of scoring goals, even though there were a couple of games I was not good,” he said in an interview with sports journalist Oma Akatugba.
“My biggest dream as a football player was to represent my country and I achieved this and I am grateful for this. Because it has not worked good for me with the national team does not mean I am a bad player.”
Boniface also addressed rumours about his failed AC Milan transfer, saying, “When the Milan deal didn’t go through, I was just relaxing with my friends. Things like that happen in football all the time. I love Germany. I really do.”
On criticism over his form, he stated, “I missed a lot of games but still scored eight goals. I don’t understand how that became a bad season.”
He further reflected on his journey, saying, “I came from humble beginnings. I’ve faced tough injuries that could have ended my career, so every day I’m thankful to God. Being here is already a blessing.”
Responding to critics of his social-media presence, he said, “I just post funny things. If people make it into a big issue, that’s their choice. My posts don’t hurt anyone. When I stopped posting, they said I must be going through something. When I post, they still complain.”
On his current experience, Boniface noted, “We have a good connection here. It feels like home,” adding, “I had offers from other countries, even from England, but I chose to stay in Germany. I love it here and I want to make the fans proud.”
Boniface is currently on loan at Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen for the 2025/26 season.
