From Watching For ₦30 To Playing In the Champions League – Victor Boniface

Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has shared a nostalgic memory of paying just ₦30 as a young player to watch Champions League matches.

Today, he’s living his dream by competing in the prestigious tournament.

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In a post shared by football journalist Fabrizio Romano on X (formerly Twitter), Boniface reflected on his journey and expressed his joy at making his Champions League debut during Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-0 win over Feyenoord on Thursday.

Boniface joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2023 from Union SG in a transfer deal worth over €21.7 million.

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“From paying 30 Naira to watch champions league football for night back then for 323 army barrack

Akure to playing my first champions league game. Proud of this moment,” he wrote on X.

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