VICTOR BONIFACE NEWS

Out until April Boniface (strain) will be out until early April after going down with a muscle-tendon injury that will require surgery while training with Nigeria in preparation for the AFCON, his...

Impact Boniface's great season has just taken a crucial blow, having been announced to be out for the next three months due to an injury that will require surgery. The forward looked to be one of the most prolific goal scorers in the Bundesliga this season, already notching 10 goals, which is the fourth-highest amount in the league this season. This could also possibly derail Leverkusen's title run, as they will now be without their top goal scorer. He will hope for a quicker return than expected, as he will be itching to continue with his breakout season. Boniface will eye a return for Apr. 6 against Union Berlin, but until then, expect Patrik Schick to get the starting nod at striker and continue his hot streak, having four goals in the club's past three matches.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nigeria's Boniface out of AFCON due to injury Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has withdrawn from the Nigeria squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. Boniface...

JANUARY 9 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out for AFCON Boniface (strain) will miss AFCON, and is being withdrawn from the national team.

Impact Boniface suffered the muscular injury during a friendly and will now return to Leverkusen to begin his recovery. Patrik Schick is a stellar replacement option who could compete for the starting job even when Boniface is fit once more.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Linking up with Nigeria Boniface has been called up ahead of the 2024 AFCON to represent Nigeria, his league announced Wednesday.

Impact Boniface will be stepping away from the club for a bit, having been called up to represent Nigeria in the 2024 AFCON. The forward is their top goal scorer with 14 goals in 21 appearances (19 starts), so his absence will cause some change within the starting XI. Expect the likes of Patrik Schick to get the start up top for the next month or until whenever Boniface returns from international duty.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Boniface scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over Bochum.

Impact Boniface scored Leverkusen's fourth goal in the 65th minute to seal the easy home win. That was his 14th goal in the season, an impressive number. He did come off the bench for just the second time in the campaign, though, and will now look to reclaim his spot in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in two of three goals Boniface scored a goal and had an assist while taking two shots (both on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 3-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Boniface opened the scoring in the 14th minute before setting up Florian Wirtz in the 57th to play a role in two of Leverkusen's three goals. The forward is in form at the moment with two goals and two assists in his last three Bundesliga starts.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists before substitution Boniface had an assist while taking four shots (two on goal) and creating two chances during Sunday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Boniface set up Florian Wirtz in the 47th minute assisting the game tying goal while leading Leverkusen in shots as of his substitution in the 73rd minute. Boniface has goal involvements in back-to-back Bundesliga matches while taking seven shots and creating three chances in the same timeframe.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Equalizes on Sunday Boniface scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Boniface found the back of the net in the 79th minute, leveling the score to earn a point for Leverkusen. The goal broke a streak of five matches in the league without scoring though Boniface now has a goal in back-to-back matches in all competitions.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen stays unbeaten in Bundesliga after Boniface's goal rescues a 1-1 draw with Dortmund

Victor Boniface has maintained German league leader Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten start to the season with a goal to rescue a 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'A magician!' - Chelsea target Victor Boniface reveals how Florian Wirtz convinced him to join Bayer Leverkusen | Goal.com US Victor Boniface has explained that watching videos of Florian Wirtz persuaded him to move to Bayer Leverkusen.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • GOAL.COM

Assists twice Saturday Boniface had two assists from two chances created while taking an off target shot and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 3-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Boniface set up Florian Wirtz in the ninth minute and Alejandro Grimaldo in the 70th to play a role in Leverkusen's first and third goals of the match. Boniface has a goal involvement of in four of his last five appearances in all competitions while taking 20 shots and creating 10 chances in the same amount of games.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Boniface had an assist with his lone chance created while taking four shots (two on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Boniface set up Jeremie Frimpong in the 13th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the fourth in the Bundesliga for Boniface as he continued his excellent start to the campaign which has seen him have 11 goal involvements in eight Bundesliga starts.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caps off fine display with goal Boniface scored a goal while taking six shots (three on goal) and creating two chances during Sunday's 3-0 win over Koln.

Impact Boniface found the back of the net in the 67th minute scoring Leverkusen's final goal while leading the team with six shots. Boniface has continued his torrid start to the season with his seven goals being the third most in the Bundesliga and his 45 shots leading Germany through Sunday's match.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in win Boniface registered one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Mainz.

Impact Boniface registered only his second game this season without a goal or assist. He will look to get back to his goalscoring ways against Molde on Thursday in the Europa League.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Boniface scores 2 as Bayer Leverkusen beats Heidenheim 4-1 in the Bundesliga

Victor Boniface has scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen kept up its strong start to the season with a 4-1 win over Hoffenheim to move level on points with Bayern Munich at the top of...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues torrid run of rum Boniface scored twice while taking nine shots (four on goal) during Sunday's 4-1 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Boniface found the back of the net in the ninth and 74th minutes with his second goal coming via the penalty spot. The forward is in incredible form at the moment with eight goal involvements in his first five Bundesliga starts and his 38 shots leading the league through Sunday's match.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in three of five goals Boniface scored two goals and provided an assist while taking seven shots (three on goal) and creating two chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over Darmstadt.

Impact Boniface scored in the 21st and 61st minutes before setting up Jonas Hofmann in the 67th to play a role in three of Leverkusen's five goals. The goals doubled the forward's season total to four in three matches while his assist was his second of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Saturday Boniface scored twice while taking 11 shots (four on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 3-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Boniface found the back of the net in the 18th and 53rd minutes while taking a team-high 11 shots in the match. The forward is making the most of his opportunity with Patrik Schick out injured as Boniface has three goal involvements and 14 shots in his opening two Bundesliga matches.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides debut assist Boniface had an assist with his lone chance created while taking three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leipzig.

Impact Boniface set up Jeremie Frimpong in the 24th minute marking his competitive debut for the club with an assist. Boniface was dangerous throughout the match, leading Leverkusen with three shots as he takes a step up in competiton after scoring 15 goals and providing nine assists in the Jupiler Pro League last year.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

50 to watch - Victor Boniface: A rare talent who has already overcome a career's worth of misfortune Bayer Leverkusen's dynamic new signing has the potential to become a complete centre-forward

AUGUST 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Moves to Leverkusen Boniface has completed a move to Leverkusen after signing a five-year deal on Saturday.

Impact Boniface will add another dimension to Leverkusen's attack and joins the club to fill the void left by Moussa Diaby, who joined Aston Villa, although Boniface is at his best when deployed in a central role. An absolute force upfront for Union SG in the Jupiler Pro League, Boniface moves to Die Werkself after notching 15 goals and nine assists across all competitions for the Belgian club during the 2022-23 season.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE