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Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface delivered a stellar performance, scoring twice and providing an assist as Bayer Leverkusen dismantled Hoffenheim 4-1 in their Bundesliga clash.
Boniface, who returned from international duty with Nigeria, showed his class in a commanding display that kept Leverkusen’s alive to defend the title.
The Nigerian forward set the tone for the, assisting Terrier M. in the 17th minute for the game’s opening goal. Boniface then doubled Leverkusen’s lead in the 30th minute, finishing off a well-worked team move to put the hosts in control at 2-0.
Hoffenheim pulled one back through Berisha in the 37th minute to make it 2-1, but Leverkusen remained dominant. A 72nd-minute penalty from Wirtz F. restored their two-goal cushion at 3-1.
Boniface capped off his fantastic performance by scoring his second of the night in the 75th minute, sealing a comprehensive 4-1 victory for Leverkusen. His all-around contribution with two goals and an assist underlines his importance to the team and his growing reputation in the Bundesliga.
The win further strengthens Leverkusen’s position near the top of the table, with Boniface’s form crucial as the season progresses.