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First goal back Boniface came off the bench and scored during Thursday's 2-0 win over West Ham.

Impact Boniface was back on the bench and back in the goals during Thursday's win. The striker continues right where he left off before his groin injury, looking just as dangerous as ever. Patrik Schick remains a strong striking option and Borja Iglesias is available as well, but Boniface should likely take over as the top choice striker once more.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Boniface (groin) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with Dusseldorf.

Impact Boniface has been slowly working back to fitness, and as expected, he's now on the bench once more. Patrik Schick gets the start Wednesday, and has been the top choice in all competitions in recent weeks. Schick is a strong goalscorer in his own right, but it's doubtful he's done enough to replace Boniface moving forward.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Wednesday Boniface (groin) is expected to make his return in Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Fortuna Dusseldorf, manager Xabi Alonso announced Friday.

Impact Boniface looks to be in line for his highly anticipated return, not returning this weekend but instead midweek in the DFB Pokal. This comes after the forward went down while on international duty in early January, having yet to play a minute since then. The club will most likely insert him into the starting XI immediately, as he is easily their best goal-scorer, leading the club with 10 goals despite missing a significant part of the season.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Boniface (groin) took part in team training Monday, Bild reports.

Impact Boniface got back in team training Monday as he looks to get back on the pitch in the coming weeks. The forward isn't expected to return for a March 30 clash with Hoffenheim, instead, he is targeting an April 6 trip to Union Berlin. While Boniface remains on the sideline it will likely be Patrik Schick in the starting XI.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with ball Boniface (groin) was viewed training with the ball individually Wednesday.

Impact Boniface returned to the training field for the first time since going down with his injury in January while at AFCON, getting the bump up after working on his rehabilitation in the gym over the past three weeks. This is a good sign for the club, as the forward appears to still be on a pace for a return in early June, having another three weeks to recover until that time. The club will just hope for no setbacks from this point out, as they would like to have the player back for the end of the season as they try to close out as champions following his impressive start to the campaign, having notched 22 goal involvements in just 21 appearances.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting early April Boniface (strain) could return in early April, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Boniface has been slowly working his way back into training following a groin surgery and could return directly after the March international break. Patrik Shick has seen more chances with Boniface out of the starting XI, but would likely cede the starting job when Boniface is fit once more.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Working on return Boniface has been working in the gym on strengthening exercises while receiving treatment following groin surgery.

Impact Boniface is still on crutches, but has been able to start rehab immediately after surgery. While the forward recovers, Patrik Schick will continue to get the start at forward, where he has scored three goals in the last two games.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Nigeria forward Victor Boniface ruled out of Africa Cup. Guirassy worry for Guinea

Nigeria forward Victor Boniface has been ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a thigh injury and has already returned to Germany

JANUARY 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Out until April Boniface (strain) will be out until early April after going down with a muscle-tendon injury that will require surgery while training with Nigeria in preparation for the AFCON, his...

Impact Boniface's great season has just taken a crucial blow, having been announced to be out for the next three months due to an injury that will require surgery. The forward looked to be one of the most prolific goal scorers in the Bundesliga this season, already notching 10 goals, which is the fourth-highest amount in the league this season. This could also possibly derail Leverkusen's title run, as they will now be without their top goal scorer. He will hope for a quicker return than expected, as he will be itching to continue with his breakout season. Boniface will eye a return for Apr. 6 against Union Berlin, but until then, expect Patrik Schick to get the starting nod at striker and continue his hot streak, having four goals in the club's past three matches.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nigeria's Boniface out of AFCON due to injury Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has withdrawn from the Nigeria squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. Boniface...

JANUARY 9, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out for AFCON Boniface (strain) will miss AFCON, and is being withdrawn from the national team.

Impact Boniface suffered the muscular injury during a friendly and will now return to Leverkusen to begin his recovery. Patrik Schick is a stellar replacement option who could compete for the starting job even when Boniface is fit once more.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Linking up with Nigeria Boniface has been called up ahead of the 2024 AFCON to represent Nigeria, his league announced Wednesday.

Impact Boniface will be stepping away from the club for a bit, having been called up to represent Nigeria in the 2024 AFCON. The forward is their top goal scorer with 14 goals in 21 appearances (19 starts), so his absence will cause some change within the starting XI. Expect the likes of Patrik Schick to get the start up top for the next month or until whenever Boniface returns from international duty.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Boniface scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over Bochum.

Impact Boniface scored Leverkusen's fourth goal in the 65th minute to seal the easy home win. That was his 14th goal in the season, an impressive number. He did come off the bench for just the second time in the campaign, though, and will now look to reclaim his spot in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in two of three goals Boniface scored a goal and had an assist while taking two shots (both on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 3-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Boniface opened the scoring in the 14th minute before setting up Florian Wirtz in the 57th to play a role in two of Leverkusen's three goals. The forward is in form at the moment with two goals and two assists in his last three Bundesliga starts.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists before substitution Boniface had an assist while taking four shots (two on goal) and creating two chances during Sunday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Boniface set up Florian Wirtz in the 47th minute assisting the game tying goal while leading Leverkusen in shots as of his substitution in the 73rd minute. Boniface has goal involvements in back-to-back Bundesliga matches while taking seven shots and creating three chances in the same timeframe.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Equalizes on Sunday Boniface scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Boniface found the back of the net in the 79th minute, leveling the score to earn a point for Leverkusen. The goal broke a streak of five matches in the league without scoring though Boniface now has a goal in back-to-back matches in all competitions.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen stays unbeaten in Bundesliga after Boniface's goal rescues a 1-1 draw with Dortmund

Victor Boniface has maintained German league leader Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten start to the season with a goal to rescue a 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press

'A magician!' - Chelsea target Victor Boniface reveals how Florian Wirtz convinced him to join Bayer Leverkusen | Goal.com US Victor Boniface has explained that watching videos of Florian Wirtz persuaded him to move to Bayer Leverkusen.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • GOAL.COM

Assists twice Saturday Boniface had two assists from two chances created while taking an off target shot and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 3-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Boniface set up Florian Wirtz in the ninth minute and Alejandro Grimaldo in the 70th to play a role in Leverkusen's first and third goals of the match. Boniface has a goal involvement of in four of his last five appearances in all competitions while taking 20 shots and creating 10 chances in the same amount of games.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Boniface had an assist with his lone chance created while taking four shots (two on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Boniface set up Jeremie Frimpong in the 13th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the fourth in the Bundesliga for Boniface as he continued his excellent start to the campaign which has seen him have 11 goal involvements in eight Bundesliga starts.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caps off fine display with goal Boniface scored a goal while taking six shots (three on goal) and creating two chances during Sunday's 3-0 win over Koln.

Impact Boniface found the back of the net in the 67th minute scoring Leverkusen's final goal while leading the team with six shots. Boniface has continued his torrid start to the season with his seven goals being the third most in the Bundesliga and his 45 shots leading Germany through Sunday's match.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in win Boniface registered one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Mainz.

Impact Boniface registered only his second game this season without a goal or assist. He will look to get back to his goalscoring ways against Molde on Thursday in the Europa League.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Boniface scores 2 as Bayer Leverkusen beats Heidenheim 4-1 in the Bundesliga

Victor Boniface has scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen kept up its strong start to the season with a 4-1 win over Hoffenheim to move level on points with Bayern Munich at the top of...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Continues torrid run of rum Boniface scored twice while taking nine shots (four on goal) during Sunday's 4-1 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Boniface found the back of the net in the ninth and 74th minutes with his second goal coming via the penalty spot. The forward is in incredible form at the moment with eight goal involvements in his first five Bundesliga starts and his 38 shots leading the league through Sunday's match.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in three of five goals Boniface scored two goals and provided an assist while taking seven shots (three on goal) and creating two chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over Darmstadt.

Impact Boniface scored in the 21st and 61st minutes before setting up Jonas Hofmann in the 67th to play a role in three of Leverkusen's five goals. The goals doubled the forward's season total to four in three matches while his assist was his second of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Injured Nigeria forward Victor Boniface ruled out of Africa Cup. Guirassy worry for Guinea

Leverkusen stays unbeaten in Bundesliga after Boniface's goal rescues a 1-1 draw with Dortmund

Victor Boniface scores 2 as Bayer Leverkusen beats Heidenheim 4-1 in the Bundesliga