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Antonio Rudiger acknowledges Victor Boniface’s trademark celebration

By: Monsurah Olatunji
Real recognize real, is the case as Antonio Rudiger acknowledged Nigeria international Victor Boniface for his celebration after scoring a goal against Mexico.
The defender was on target as Mexico came from behind to share the spoils with Germany after a 2-2 draw. The 30-year-old opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a powerful header from Gosens flick off a Leroy Sane corner.
Known for funny celebrations, the Real Madrid star went on to celebrate his goal with what has now turned into a trademark celebration for Super Eagles star Boniface.
Boniface joined German Bundesliga outfit, Bayer Leverkusen from Belgian Pro League club, Union St Gilloise for €12m this summer and has been instrumental to the Xabi Alonso-led-side success this season.
He has scored nine goals as well as provided three assists in 10 games, which has earned him enough moments to repeat his celebration.
After the game, the former Chelsea defender who enjoyed the Nigerian’s celebration a lot took to his Instagram story and posted a picture of him imitating the celebration with a caption that read “I like that, Boniface.”
On his part, the 22-year-old Nigerian forward acknowledged the gesture with the caption; “Approved already.”
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