Boniface: Real Madrid’s Rudiger Salutes Nigerian Star After Replicating Goal Celebration

• Antonio Rudiger has acknowledged Victor Boniface after imitating the striker's celebration
• The Real Madrid defender scored Germany's first goal in their friendly game against Mexico
• Boniface responded to the former Chelsea centre-back after saluting him via social media

Real Madrid star, Antonio Rudiger has acknowledged Super Eagles star, Victor Boniface after replicating his goal celebration in Germany's international friendly game against Mexico.

Die Mannschaft played out a 2-2 draw against the North American side at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Tuesday, October 17.

Germany took the lead through former Chelsea defender, Rudiger, with Uriel Antuna doubling things up 12 minutes later.

Erick Sanchez gave El Tri the lead a few minutes after the restart, but it didn't last long as Borussia Dortmund striker, Niclas Fullkrug restored parity after Florian Wirtz’s shot was cleared off the line by Guillermo Ochoa, per Sportstar.

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One of the major highlights of the game was when Rudiger celebrated his goal in the game in the same manner as Nigerian striker, Boniface.

After the game, the Real Madrid defender tagged the Bayer Leverkusen striker in his post on Instagram, coupled with the caption: 'I like that Boniface'.

The former Union SG striker returned the gesture by appreciating the German international with a message on his own Instagram account:

"Approve already."

Fans react to Rudiger, Boniface interaction

The exchange between Rudiger and Boniface stirred a lot of reactions from fans on social media.

@stefanlovesD10S said:

"The celebration is actually too dope."

@number9musiala said:

"Rudiger thinks hes slick with that boniface celly."

@CFCMoi5 said:

"Rudi is so funny 😁."

@tobyasky said:

"Boniface fast becoming known by the world. That celebration has been approved by Rudiger."

Boniface discloses his ‘love’ for EPL side

Sports Brief previously reported on Boniface declaring love for an EPL side after disclosing the first football kit he owned during an exclusive interview.

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The Super Eagles star joined Bayer Leverkusen in the summer from Belgian side, Union SG and has since been a strong addition to Xabi Alonso's team.

In an interview with UEFA TV, the Bayer Leverkusen striker - who has been in sensational form in the German league - disclosed which EPL team he loves.