Victor Boniface has not only won the Bundesliga with Leverkusen, he has taken the German league by storm. The Nigerian is one of the most exciting strikers in European football, a superstar in the making. We went to Nigeria to learn more about his path to success. How did he become the player he is today? From Norway to Belgium to Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. The road was not easy, injuries held him back several times, but Victor Boniface has finally arrived in Europe! Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is impressed with him. We speak to his youth coach in Akure and to the man himself.

Report: Marc Friedrich
Editing & Graphics: David Jacobi

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