'Na God dey run am' - Victor Boniface celebrates after maiden Bundesliga win

Victor Boniface celebrates after he opened the floodgate at the BayArena for Leverkusen. (Photo Credit: Leverkusen/X)

'Na God dey run am' - Victor Boniface celebrates after maiden Bundesliga win

Hassan Abdulsalam 23:01 - 14.04.2024

His message, translating to "It is God" ("Na God"), showcases his faith and belief in a higher power playing a role in his team's success.

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has expressed his elation and gratitude to GOD (a touch of humility) after Bayer Leverkusen clinched the Bundesliga title for the first-time ever.

Victor Boniface put Bayer Leverkusen ahead from the penalty spot before providing an assist for former Arsenal skipper Granit Xhaka to smash home a thunderous strike to make it 2-0.

Substitute Florian Wirtz added more prestige to the scoreline, bagging his first career hattrick to ensure a convincing 5-0 win for Xabi Alonso's men.

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Boniface reacts to Bundesliga win

Following Leverkusen's victory, Boniface took to social media, presumably in Nigerian language (pidgin).

His message, translating to "It is God" ("Na God"), showcases his faith and belief in a higher power playing a role in his team's success.

Despite being out for three months due to injury, Boniface contributed 11 goals and 9 assists in 18 league games to help Bayer Leverkusen overthrow 11-time winner Bayern Munich.

Boniface's message demonstrates how cultural and religious beliefs can intertwine with athletic achievements. His words likely resonate with many Nigerian fans who have followed his journey and joined in celebrating Leverkusen's historic triumph.

This win not only marks a historic achievement for Leverkusen but also signifies a major shift in the Bundesliga's power structure.

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