Saturday, September 28, 2024 - Victor Boniface has tipped himself to win the African Player of the Year award ahead of his compatriot, Ademola Lookman.
Boniface who plays for Bayer Leverkusen had an impressive
debut season, scoring 21 goals and providing 10 assists in all competitions,
helping Leverkusen clinch both the Bundesliga and the DFB Pokal but fell
short in the UEFA Europa League final, where Ademola Lookman's hat-trick led
Atalanta to victory.
Boniface's standout performance last season earned him a spot
on the Ballon d'Or nomination list alongside Lookman who is seen by the
bookmakers as the favorite to win it.
Boniface has maintained his impressive form for Leverkusen
this season, registering 5 goal involvements (4 goals, 1 assist) in six games
and feels that his own contributions should not be overlooked.
"Probably between me and Lookman. I will go
for myself as the African Footballer of the Year, I rate myself that
high," he told SportyTV.
“If it's just what we did last season, I'll pick
myself.”
Boniface also addressed Victor Osimhen's transfer situation
this summer which led to two failed bids by Chelsea and a Saudi Arabian club
before he opted to join Galatasaray on loan.
"Three different parties - Napoli, Chelsea,
Victor Osimhen. Osimhen's mentality is strong. I know he really wants to come
to the Premier League," Boniface said.
"I know that for sure because we spoke one
time but whatever happened I don't know. He knows I always wish him the
best."
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