Nigeria new goal machine – Victor Boniface has ignited the Bundesliga with yet another stunning performance.
On a Saturday afternoon that will be etched in the memory of Bayer Leverkusen fans, Boniface netted a brace, propelling his team to the summit of the Bundesliga.
The Super Eagles striker was in the spotlight as Bayer Leverkusen cruised to a dominant 5-1 victory over Darmstadt at the Bay Arena.
Boniface wasted no time leaving his mark on the game, opening the scoring in the 21st minute with a breathtaking individual goal.
The 22-year-old striker, in a moment of sheer brilliance, received a precise pass from Jeremie Frimpong in his own half and embarked on a mesmerizing run.
Skillfully evading tackles from Darmstadt defenders, he surged towards the goal, executing a precise chip over Marcel Schuhen to break the deadlock.
His heroics didn’t stop there, he completed his brace in the 61st minute, extending Bayer 04’s lead to 3-1.
Displaying exceptional awareness, he latched onto a perfectly placed pass from Florian Wirtz and calmly tapped the ball into the net.
The scoring onslaught continued, with goals from Jonas Hofmann and Adam Hlozek sealing a resounding 5-1 triumph for Bayer Leverkusen.
Boniface showcased his versatility, even contributing an assist for his team’s fourth goal in the 67th minute.
Victor Boniface has now tallied an impressive four goals in his last two matches.
Leverkusen’s scintillating start to the new season in Germany sees them collect nine points from their opening three games.