By Monsurah Olatunji
Victor Boniface has responded with humor after hearing that a Nigerian boy sold the boots he gifted him to a Rwandan player for $100.
The 15-year-old boy, who attended Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Rwanda, received Boniface’s Nike Mercurial Vapor Elite boots after the match.
The second leg of the AFCON Qualifiers took place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in November last year.
Facing financial hardship and hunger, the young fan made the decision to sell the boots to a Rwandan player for $100.
The teenager later shared in an interview posted on X (formerly Twitter) by Brila that he used the money wisely, purchasing a bicycle, school bags, and a uniform.
While many criticized the boy’s decision to sell the boots at such a low price, some defended him, understanding the financial situation he was in. Boniface, however, took the incident in stride and reacted playfully.
In response to the viral clip, Boniface wrote, “Abeg, make una find this boy for me. Make he drop 10% of the money ooo.”
He continued, “I for give am jersey ooooo, but this guy fit go sell am again. If I give am money, he fit use am buy jersey too.”
Boniface’s light-hearted reaction has added a humorous twist to the story, showing his supportive yet playful nature.
Meanwhile, the boy remains among the many eager fans excited to see the Super Eagles take on Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday in their crucial World Cup qualifier.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
