Nigerian Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has won the Bundesliga awards for both Rookie of the month and Player of the Month of August. The 22-year-old forward who recently joined Bayer Leverkusen from Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise, has been awarded the prestigious title of Bundesliga Player of the Month for August. Boniface's remarkable performance edged out fellow Bundesliga newcomer Harry Kane for the accolade.
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Victor Boniface, remember the name. 🔥🇳🇬🦅
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) September 14, 2023
One Month. Two Awards. Watch this space! #Bayer04 | @Bundesliga_EN | @boniface_jrn pic.twitter.com/1DmMRJ9HCR
The Bundesliga's official website announced, "The Nigerian striker triumphed over strong contenders like Harry Kane and Kevin Behrens to claim the award, established by the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga in 2018/19 in partnership with EA Sports, the Bundesliga's official licensing partner. The winner is determined through a two-stage process, combining the players' individual performance data with votes from fans and experts. The August award recognizes outstanding performances during Matchdays 1 and 2 of the season."
Boniface's impact on Leverkusen has been nothing short of spectacular. In just three matches, he has already scored four goals and provided two assists, catapulting Leverkusen to the summit of the three-week-old season.
But it's not just his goal-scoring prowess that has caught the attention of fans and experts alike. Boniface's relentless work ethic has left an indelible mark on the league. He currently boasts the highest number of challenges contested in the Bundesliga, with a staggering 54 challenges under his belt. Furthermore, his fierce pressing has resulted in a 43 percent success rate.
Here's your VICTOR! ❤️ 🖤
— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) September 14, 2023
Congratulations to Victor Boniface on winning the #BundesligaPOTM for August! 🏆 🥳#Bundesliga | @Bayer04_EN pic.twitter.com/Bru46gvXop
In a rare feat, Boniface also secured the Rookie of the Month award, becoming the first player since Erling Haaland in 2020 to be named both Player and Rookie of the Month in the same period.
As anticipation mounts, football enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the upcoming showdown between Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. Both teams share identical records, but Boniface's side leads the league, having scored more goals.
In a fitting addition to his remarkable journey, Boniface made his debut for the Super Eagles last Sunday. He played a pivotal role in creating the sixth goal scored by Samuel Chukwueze against Sao Tome and Principe.
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