Victor Boniface has been banging in goals for Bayer Leverkusen, yet he is still waiting to open his account for the Super Eagles, Footynaija.com understands.
While he has been a key figure in Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title charge, Nigerian fans are wondering when he will finally score for the national team.
How Many Goals Has Boniface Scored This Season?
Boniface has netted 11 goals in all competitions for Leverkusen this season, showing his ability to deliver at club level.
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His latest strike came in a 3-1 win over VfL Bochum, proving that he is getting back to top form after missing months through injury.
The 24-year-old had a sensational first season in Germany, scoring 21 goals in 2023–24 and playing a massive role in Leverkusen’s historic Bundesliga title win. This season, despite injury setbacks, he has continued to shine for Xabi Alonso’s side.
Why Has Boniface Not Scored for Nigeria Yet?
Since making his Super Eagles debut in September 2023, Boniface has played 12 matches but has yet to find the net. His only goal for Nigeria came in a friendly match against Mozambique in 2023, but this does not count as an official international goal.
His struggles with the national team have frustrated some fans, especially since he continues to score regularly for his club. He played just seven minutes in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe during the March international break, coming on late for Victor Osimhen.
Boniface is aware of the expectations and has urged Nigerians to be patient.
“9ja, please be patient with me, the goal will come,” he wrote on Instagram after scoring for Leverkusen against Bochum.
Obviously, he understands the pressure but remains confident that his first Super Eagles goal is coming soon.
Will His First Super Eagles Goal Come Soon?
Nigeria’s next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers are against Rwanda at home and South Africa away later this year. If Boniface continues his good form with Leverkusen, he could finally get his chance to break his goal drought for the Super Eagles.
For now, he remains a star for his club, but fans are eager to see him deliver in Nigeria’s colours.
