Victor Boniface returns to training with Bayer Leverkusen after failed Saudi move

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria forward Victor Boniface is back in training with German Bundesliga side, Bayer Leverkusen after a transfer deal fell through.

After Victor Boniface’s proposed transfer to the Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr fell through, the Super Eagles forward has returned to training with the Bayer Leverkusen squad.

He is set to compete against Hoffenheim on Sunday in the German Bundesliga.

Boniface is back to training after recovering from his recent injury layoff.

He has scored six goals with an assist in 10 league games this season.

This is the second season with the German side for the former Bodo/Glimt player.

He converted 14 goals with eight assists as Bayer won the Bundesliga title last season and reached the final of the UEFA Europa League where the team lost to Ademola Lookman’s hat trick and Atalanta.

The Super Eagles player joined Bayer Leverkusen from Belgian side, Royale Union.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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