Victor Boniface has reacted after being named the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season.
The 23-year-old was announced as the winner of the award on Wednesday, May 15.
“And the winner is Victor Boniface,” Bundesliga announced via their official X handle.
“Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface takes home the #BLRookie of the Season award from Sorare after making an instant impact in the Bundesliga — in which he won four Rookie of the Month trophies in a row. Congrats, Victor!”
Reacting to the announcement, the former Union SG striker wrote: “9ja🇳🇬 no dey carry last. Thank you guys.”
9ja🇳🇬 no dey carry last
— Victor Boniface (@boniface_jrn) May 15, 2024
Thanks you guys
Boniface beat Xavi Simons, Ian Maatsen, and Maximilian Beier to the individual award.
The Nigerian has scored 13 goals and provided nine assists in 22 league games for Bayer Leverkusen this season.
Xabi Alonso's side are still unbeaten across all competitions this season and are on course for a historic treble having bagged their first Bundesliga title two weeks ago.
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