Victor Boniface displayed his scoring prowess once more, notching his 4th Europa League goal for Bayer Leverkusen in a dominant display against Hacken on Thursday night.
The Super Eagles sensation, Boniface, opened the scoring early on, showing his impeccable skills in the Europe elite competition.
His compatriot, Nathan Tella, also played a crucial role for 64 minutes as Leverkusen sealed a convincing 2-0 away triumph.
Despite a brief 46-minute appearance, the Nigerian international left an indelible mark as Leverkusen extended their flawless run to five wins in as many group stage matches in the UEFA Europa League.
In only his fourth Europa League appearance this season, the 22-year-old wasted no time, seizing the moment at the Nya Ullevi Stadium.
Boniface swiftly capitalized on a Josip Stansic delivery, heading home with precision to hand Bayer the lead.
While this marked his fourth goal in the Europa League, it notably broke his five-game dry spell for both club and country.
Patrik Schick sealed the win with a late strike following Boniface’s early impact.
However, his impactful performance took an unexpected turn as an ill-timed yellow card led to his substitution just before the second half commenced.
Boniface’s goal proved pivotal yet again for the Xabi Alonso-led squad, affirming his significance in steering Leverkusen towards victory.
With this goal, the rising star notches his 12th of the season, underlining his unstoppable form ahead of the Bundesliga clash against Dortmund this Sunday.
