Victor Boniface’s underperformance for the Super Eagles will again be the front burner of many Nigerian fans when the Super Eagles tackle Benin and Rwanda.
The Bayer Leverkusen forward has joined the Nigeria camp in Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers but fans are skeptical about his impact with the national team. According to Transfer Markt, Boniface has managed just one goal for the Super Eagles in nine appearances, drawing criticism from fans who have castigated his performances.
Nigerians complain that the 23-year-old forward’s form for Bayer Leverkusen has not been replicated with the national team where his sole goal was in a friendly game over one year ago.
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Meanwhile, former Super Eagles defender Chikelue Iloenyosi has given a subtle warning to Boniface, reminding the Bayer Leverkusen forward that Nigerians have no patience for failure.
“Nigeria does not have patience for failure, but Boniface is a fantastic player,” Soccernet reports.
“We need to give him time. He’s doing well in his club, and once he starts scoring for the country, he has the potential to become a top goalscorer.”
The Super Eagles, who need just one point to secure qualification to the 2025 AFCON, face Benin in Abidjan on Thursday, November 14, followed by a match against Rwanda in Uyo four days later.
