Rédaction Africa Links 24 with James Agberebi
Published on 2024-04-18 14:14:55
Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface has achieved a significant milestone in his career by being nominated for the 2023/24 Bundesliga Team of the Season. This announcement was made by the Bundesliga on their social media handles on 18th April 2024. Boniface is among the eight Leverkusen players who have been shortlisted for this prestigious recognition, with former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka also making the list. The Nigerian striker, along with Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, is in contention with eight other players in the forward category.
The nominees for the Bundesliga Team of the Season have been divided into different categories, with five goalkeepers, ten defenders, and fifteen midfielders in the running. The final selection for the team will be determined through votes from fans. Boniface’s journey to this nomination has not been without challenges, as he recently made a comeback after a three-month absence due to injury. His return to the pitch was instrumental in helping Leverkusen secure their first-ever Bundesliga title. In a crucial match against Werder Bremen, Boniface not only scored a goal but also provided an assist in the 5-0 victory that crowned them as champions.
At just 23 years old, Boniface has made a significant impact in his debut season for Leverkusen, scoring 18 goals and providing nine assists in 27 games across all competitions. His impressive performance has earned him the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award four times in a row. Leverkusen’s success this season has the potential to reach even greater heights, with the team in contention for a Treble. They have already qualified for the final of the German Cup and are on the brink of reaching the Europa League semi-finals.
In a recent match against West Ham, the newly crowned German champions secured a 2-0 victory in the first leg, with Boniface netting one of the goals. As the season draws to a close, Boniface’s stellar performances have not gone unnoticed, and his nomination for the Bundesliga Team of the Season is a testament to his hard work and talent on the field. The upcoming votes from fans will determine whether he secures a spot in the final lineup, solidifying his status as one of the standout players in the Bundesliga this season.
