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Victor Boniface Celebrates Brace Of Goals For Bayer Leverkusen In Pre-season Friendly
Injury-plagued Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface is celebrating his return to the European spotlight, following his brace of goals for Bayer Leverkusen in a very dramatic pre-season friendly at the weekend, Sports247 reports.
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While his compatriot, Nathan Tella was also on the score sheet for Leverkusen in the same encounter, the major talking point was about the return of Boniface, who spent all of last season struggling while on loan at Werder Bremen.
However, in what appears like a spirited effort to show that he is ready to stake a bold claim and return to relevance at the former club of ex-international, Karibe Pascal Ojigwe, Boniface made the best of his first match back.
The product of Real Sapphire FC of Lagos hit the bull’s eye twice to help Leverkusen start their pre-season campaign in emphatic style, with a 7-0 win over fifth-tier German side, Sportfreunde Baumberg.
It was the first game for Leverkusen’s new coach, Carles Martínez, and the team got off to a canter when summer signing, Afonso Moreira hit two first-half goals on his debut, while Christian Kofane also scored before the break.
Boniface then took over after the break, as he struck twice, following which Robert Andrich and Tella completed the rout within the game’s 70-minute timeline, as Martinez handed opportunities to several young players, while new signing, Kennet Eichhorn was unavailable.
Sports247 reports further that Boniface took to social media to celebrate his brace of goals, as he posted a selfie showing himself with two raised fingers to indicate his double strike at the weekend.
He will now aim for a continuum of his spark back at Leverkusen when they continue their pre-season build-up schedule this weekend with another friendly, this time out against Kickers Offenbach.
Bokkos Football Team has emerged as champions of the 2025 Plateau State Governor’s Cup after an impressive performance in the grand finale held at the Bokkos Mini Stadium.
The highly anticipated final attracted football lovers, community leaders, government officials, and supporters from across Plateau State, creating an electrifying atmosphere as the host team battled for the prestigious title.
With determination, discipline, and outstanding teamwork, Bokkos delivered a memorable performance to clinch the coveted Governor’s Cup trophy, sparking jubilant celebrations among fans and residents who turned out in large numbers to support their team. The tournament showcased the abundance of football talent across Plateau State while promoting unity, peace, and healthy competition among participating local government teams. 
The Governor’s Cup has continued to serve as one of the state’s biggest grassroots football competitions, providing young footballers with a platform to display their talents and opening doors to greater opportunities in the sport.
The successful hosting of the final in Bokkos also highlighted the community’s growing role in sports development and its ability to stage major football events.
Congratulations to Team Bokkos on this remarkable achievement and to every team that participated in making the 2025 Plateau State Governor’s Cup a memorable tournament. The victory will undoubtedly inspire more young footballers across Plateau State to pursue excellence and keep the spirit of grassroots football alive.
Congratulations once again to Team Bokkos! 🏆⚽
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