“I feel really proud of myself” – Victor Boniface relishes first Champions League goal

By Wale Mustapha

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface expressed his excitement after scoring his first-ever UEFA Champions League goal for Bayer Leverkusen in their 1-0 victory over AC Milan on Tuesday at BayArena.

The 23-year-old Super Eagles forward found the net after Milan’s goalkeeper, Mike Maignan, parried a shot from Jeremie Frimpong, allowing Boniface to tuck the ball home from close range.

Reflecting on his achievement, Boniface said, “As a striker, it’s important to score every game, not just in the Champions League but in every match.

“We try to do our best in the league, Cup, and Champions League.”

He added, “I’m happy I got the first goal in the Champions League, so I feel really proud of myself.”

This season, Boniface has made a significant impact, scoring four goals across all competitions for Bayer Leverkusen.