Nigerian striker Victor Boniface couldn’t hide his excitement after making his UEFA Champions League debut for Bayer Leverkusen in their commanding 4-0 win over Feyenoord on Thursday night. The match, held at the Stadion Feyenoord in Rotterdam, marked a significant milestone for the 23-year-old forward.
Boniface played a crucial role for 62 minutes before being substituted for Patrick Schick. Reflecting on the moment, the young striker described his debut as a dream come true, taking him back to his humble beginnings in Akure, Nigeria, where he used to pay just 30 naira to watch Champions League matches at the 323 Army Barracks.
Sharing his emotions on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Boniface wrote, “From paying 30 Naira to watch Champions League football for the night back then for 323 army barrack Akure to playing my first Champions League game. Proud of this moment.”
Boniface’s journey from watching Europe’s elite competition on a small screen in Nigeria to playing on the biggest stage of club football serves as an inspiration to many young players back home. His impressive performance in Leverkusen’s comprehensive victory adds another chapter to his burgeoning career as he continues to live out his football dreams on the grandest stage.
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