Boniface Makes History in Bayer Leverkusen Win Despite Xabi Alonso’s Exclusion

Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface, in stellar form since joining, showcased his prowess by scoring within minutes of coming off the bench in their 4-0 victory against Bochum at Bay Arena, as reported by TalkFooty.com.ng.

Despite the surprising decision by coach Xabi Alonso to sideline all Africa Cup of Nations-bound players, including Boniface, Bayer Leverkusen dominated the Bundesliga match. Czech Republic’s Patrick Schick stole the show with a first-half hattrick, securing a comfortable lead by halftime.

In the 66th minute, Alonso introduced Boniface, who swiftly made an impact. The Nigerian striker, connecting with Florian Wirtz, scored within 93 seconds, contributing to Die Werkself’s impressive 4-0 win.

Opta reports that Boniface’s goal marked his 17th goal involvement in 16 Bundesliga games. Notably, only Harry Kane and Diego achieved this milestone in fewer games based on detailed data collection.

Die Werkself successfully secured and maintained their position at the top of the Bundesliga table, ultimately winning the game 4-0.