Victor Boniface has explained the reason for his “shorts down” celebration after scoring for Bayer Leverkusen in their away win over Hoffenheim.
Boniface expressed that he didn’t mean to incite Hoffenheim fans with his celebration as he pulled his shorts down after scoring of his first and second goal in the 2024/25 German Bundesliga season.
Victor Boniface Gives Reason For His Controversial Celebration In Bayer Leverkusen’s Victory Over Hoffenheim
Victor Boniface also revealed the reason for his “controversial” celebration, having netted a brace in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-1 win over Hoffenheim.
Speaking with the Bundesliga, the 24-year-old explicitly cleared the air on the celebration.
The former Bodø/Glint forward said: “I didn’t want to provoke anyone. I did it in front of our fans.
“It’s a TikTok trend by a big influencer in Nigeria. I promised him that I would cheer so much, I just hadn’t scored yet.”
This is not the maiden time Boniface has been in the spotlight for his celebrations, as he was handed a match ban and fined 25,000 euros on August 22, 2024, for an offensive gesture during the German Super Cup clash with Stuttgart on August 17, 2024.
The Nigerian striker is known for his playful nature on social media and with his teammates at club and international level.
Victor Boniface At Bayer Leverkusen?
Victor Boniface joined Bayern Leverkusen from Union Saint-Gilloise on July 22, 2023, for a fee of €21.7 million.
The Nigerian has made 38 appearances for the BayArena side, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists in all competitions.
Boniface played an instrumental role for Xabi Alonso’s side last season, as they claimed the German Bundesliga and DFB-POKAL title.
Victor Boniface was also an important member of the Bayern Leverkusen setup that notched up a record 51-game unbeaten run between May 2023 and May 2024.
Who Is Victor Boniface?
He is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the Nigeria national team.
Victor Okoh Boniface is renowned for his pace, strength, dribbling ability, finishing, and work ethic.
Boniface’s Personal Information?
Boniface was born on December 23, 2000, in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, to Mr. and Mrs. Okoh Boniface.
However, he ended up growing up with his grandparents, having reportedly lost his parents at a tender age.
Victor Boniface’s Girlfriend?
The 23-year-old is dating stunning Norwegian lady Rikke Hermine Jensen.
His Market Value And Net Worth?
Victor Boniface’s market value is €40 million according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of
Victor Boniface Career Stats?
He has made 155 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 64 goals and providing 31 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Victor Boniface has made 8 appearances for Nigeria, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Victor Boniface has played for only 3 clubs in his career, namely, FK Bodø/Glimt, Union Saint-Gilloise, and currently Bayern Leverkusen.
His Position?
He functions primarily as a center-forward.
Victor Boniface’s Achievements?
The attacker has won 1 German Bundesliga title, 1 DFB-POKAL, 1 German Super Cup, and 2 Norwegian league crowns.
Individually, Boniface took home the top-scorer prize for the 2022/23 UEFA Europa League campaign, having scored 6 goals for Union Saint-Gilloise in 10 matches.
