Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface has expressed his excitement after making his first appearance for Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League.
Leverkusen defeated Feyenoord 4-0 at the Stadion Feyenoord in Rotterdam, on Thursday night, with Boniface playing a part in the victory as he replaced Patrick Schick after 62 minutes of play.
While reflecting on the game, Boniface described it as a dream come true, remembering specifically his early years in Akure, Nigeria, when he used to pay only 30 naira to watch Champions League games at the 323 Army Barracks.
He wrote on his official X account: “ From paying 30naira 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”
Written by Cheta Enyoghasi
