Bayer Leverkusen celebrated Victor Boniface's outstanding performance, which earned him the Man of the Match award, with a commanding 4-1 victory over Hoffenheim. The match took place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena in Sinsheim.
The scoring opened with Martin Terrier netting his first goal for Bayer Leverkusen in the 16th minute, assisted by Boniface. Boniface then doubled the lead in the 30th minute with a clinical finish. Hoffenheim's Mergim Berisha pulled one back in the 37th minute, but Leverkusen restored their two-goal cushion in the 72nd minute through Florian Wirtz. Boniface sealed the victory with his second goal in the 75th minute.
After the match, Bayer Leverkusen tweeted their congratulations to Boniface for his exceptional performance, highlighting his two goals and one assist. The tweet read: "Victor Boniface, you dey burst our brain! Two goals, one assist, and Man of the Match. Keep am up, champ! 💪🔴⚫ #B04 #Werkself. Him be Man Of the Match oooo.🦅"
Boniface's celebration after his first goal, where he pulled down his shorts, sparked much discussion. He later explained that it was a promise to a Nigerian TikTok influencer, stating, "I no wan provoke anybody. I do am for our fans. Na TikTok trend from one big influencer for Naija. I promise am say I go celebrate like that, I just never score before."
This victory marked a strong comeback for Bayer Leverkusen after their previous defeat to RB Leipzig, showcasing their offensive strength and resilience.
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