In a remarkable display of talent and promise, Victor Boniface, the striker from Bayer Leverkusen, marked his debut for Nigeria in the Super Eagles’ resounding 6-0 triumph over São Tomé and Príncipe during the final Group A game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series.
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The match, orchestrated by head coach José Peseiro, unfolded in splendid fashion at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Sunday, September 10.
The electrifying encounter saw Napoli striker Victor Osimhen open the scoring for Nigeria with a precise strike in the 13th minute, setting the tone for the Super Eagles’ dominant performance. Ademola Lookman of Atalanta added to the tally with a blazing shot that left the opposition goalkeeper helpless, making it 2-0 merely 14 minutes later.
As the second half commenced, Taiwo Awoniyi, displaying acrobatic finesse, extended Nigeria’s lead to 3-0 in the 51st minute. It was at this juncture that Victor Boniface’s momentous debut unfolded, as he was introduced into the match, replacing Awoniyi in the 62nd minute.
The goal fest continued with Osimhen calmly converting a penalty kick in the 70th minute to secure his brace and elevate the scoreline to 4-0. Osimhen then achieved a well-deserved hat-trick, tapping in from close range after an exquisite setup by substitute Samuel Chukwueze.
Chukwueze, not to be outdone, etched his name on the score sheet by adding another goal for Nigeria, elevating the tally to an emphatic 6-0, with Boniface providing the assist for this memorable strike.
In recognition of Victor Boniface’s exceptional contribution and his stellar debut performance for the Super Eagles, Bayer Leverkusen, his club side, took to their official social media platform to celebrate their prized striker’s remarkable achievement.
As the Super Eagles bask in the glory of their spectacular victory and Victor Boniface’s promising debut, Nigerian football enthusiasts eagerly await the talented striker’s future contributions on the international stage, auguring well for both club and country.
