Sports News of Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Source: www.mynigeria.com
Nigerian football fans have flooded social media with reactions following reports linking Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface with a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.
Boniface has successfully undergone his medicals ahead of his big-money move to the Middle East.
The Nigerian international, who was absent from Bayer Leverkusen training on Wednesday, January 28, is set to replace Brazilian international Anderson Talisca, who has joined Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce side in the Turkish Super Lig.
The 24-year-old has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Al Nassr with an annual net salary of €15 million.
This means the former Union SG striker will be earning ₦25,000,000,000 annually while playing alongside five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
While some critics may argue that it is too early for the 24-year-old to move to the Saudi league, the majority of Nigerians on social media have urged their countryman to go for the dough.
An X user @Zikyboy178 wrote, "Generational money"
Another user @I_amchukaaa said, "Even European football suppose vex for this guy if he turns this offer down"
@skrtu_mania tweeted, "Ahhh God go punish anybody wey say make he no go 😂😂"
@zebguru777 said, "With winning trophies, and self awards he was still going to reach the same net worth yet enjoying competitive football."
@Olamilekan_234 added, "No wonder Ronaldo said Saudi is better than ligue 1 😅😅😅"