Boniface Reacts To Shock Omission From 2024 CAF Player Of The Year Shortlist

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has responded to his omission from the 2024 CAF Player of the Year shortlist, despite an outstanding season in Europe.

The Bayer Leverkusen forward, who enjoyed a remarkable campaign last season, was conspicuously missing from the nominees released by the Confederation of African Football on Thursday.

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Boniface’s accomplishments last season include winning the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal with Leverkusen, finishing as a Europa League runner-up, scoring 21 goals, providing 10 assists, and featuring in 34 matches.

His performances earned him the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season award and a place in the Team of the Season.

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Reacting to the omission, Boniface took to X on Thursday, stating: “Rookie of the Season, Team of the Season. No worries, I no play AFCON. Na why I dey wait for memes d’or,” referring to his absence from the Africa Cup of Nations due to injury.

His exclusion has surprised many fans, considering his exceptional contributions on the field.

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