Victor Boniface: Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen Striker Celebrates 23rd Birthday in Style, Photos

Victor Boniface: Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen Striker Celebrates 23rd Birthday in Style, Photos

Raphael Abiola
updated at December 23, 2023 at 4:27 PM
  • Victor Boniface has celebrated his birthday in grand style
  • The Nigerian striker clocked 23 on Saturday, December 23
  • Boniface was celebrated by Bayer Leverkusen and NFF

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has taken time out to celebrate his 23rd birthday in grand style.

The Bayer Leverkusen star turned 23 on Saturday, December 23 and was celebrated by his club and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

The Nigerian striker, who is up for selection for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for January next year in Ivory Coast, has become a global football star since moving to Germany in the summer.

Victor Boniface celebrated his 23rd birthday in style. Photo: MB Media.
Victor Boniface celebrated his 23rd birthday in style. Photo: MB Media.
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According to a report by Sports Ration, NFF sent a warm birthday wish to the striker through its official X handle.

"Happy birthday to @NGSuperEagles forward Victor Boniface."

The Nigerian international took to his official page on Instagram to post exciting pictures of him celebrating his 23rd birthday.

The former Bodo/Glimt striker was short and direct in the beautiful caption he added to the pictures he posted.

"BIG 23 🎂"

The former Union SG star's teammates in the Nigeria national team setup reacted to the pictures he posted online.

Wilfred Ndidi says:

"Happy birthday, bro 🎂 🙏🏾"

Alex Iwobi says:

"More Life, Darggy!"

Terem Moffi trolled him with:

"Still a rookie?????"
"Happy birthday my bro❤️❤️"

Taiwo Awoniyi says:

"Birthday blessings bro

Boniface is rated as one of the best under-23 players in Europe alongside Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and club teammate Florian Wirtz.

With Awoniyi injured, the Leverkusen striker could be paired alongside Victor Osimhen in Nigeria's attack at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Premier League club interested in Boniface

Sports Brief has previously reported on Premier League side, Newcastle reportedly being interested in Boniface joining them next term.

The Nigerian striker has been in impressive form for Bayer Leverkusen since joining the club from Belgian outfit, Union SG in the summer.

The Magpies reportedly sent scouts to watch Boniface play for the Super Eagles during their friendly against Saudi Arabia on October 13.

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Raphael Abiola
Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over five years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015.
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