Confederation of African Football (CAF) snubbed Victor Boniface in the 10-man 2024 Men’s Player of the Year shortlist, and the striker has reacted. Boniface was the most notable omission on the list, with many fans expecting him to finish runners-up to compatriot and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman.
As noted by Transfermarkt, the striker scored 21 goals and provided 10 assists in 34 games, helping Bayer Leverkusen win the German treble, including their first-ever Bundesliga. However, a groin injury ruled him out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria lost the final to host country Ivory Coast, ultimately costing him a place in the awards.
CAF announced the list on its official account, with Boniface’s compatriots Ademola Lookman and captain William Troost-Ekong making the 10-man shortlist.
The Germany-based striker reacted comically to the news on his social media account, even though it passes a deep message on the unfairness of the nominee’s list....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
“Rookie of the season. Team of the season. No worry I no play AFCON. Na why I dey wait for memes d or,” he wrote while reacting to a post questioning his omission.
The former Royal Union Saint-Gilloise forward was also snubbed in the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or, of which Atalanta forward Lookman was the only African nominated.
