Victor Boniface named among Bundesliga ‘Team of the Month’ for December

Victor Boniface named among Bundesliga 'Team of the Month' for December

Victor Boniface has been named in Bundesliga ‘Team of the Month’ for December, for his performances at Bayer Leverkusen. The Team of the Month, revealed on Who Scored official X handle, recognized the Nigerian forward’s contributions throughout the month under review, and his growing influence for Xabi Alonso’s side.

Victor Boniface named among Bundesliga 'Team of the Month' for December

Victor Boniface – Getty image In December, Boniface netted four times, while providing two assists in the German league. His notable displays included a crucial goal in Leverkusen’s 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund, a goal in the 3-1 victory against Paderborn, and an assist in the 1-1 stalemate against Stuttgart. He also scored a goal and an assist in the 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, followed by another goal in the commanding 4-0 win against Bochum.

Boniface soars with Bayer Leverkusen in 4-0 thriller against Bochum

Boniface soars with Bayer Leverkusen in 4-0 thriller against Bochum

Boniface soars with Bayer Leverkusen in 4-0 thriller against Bochum

Victor Boniface scored his 16th goal for Bayer Leverkusen – Getty image Victor Boniface scored his 16th goal of the season for Bayer Leverkusen in thrilling 4-0 win against Bochum. Leverkusen who are having one of their best seasons in years, rained terror on their visitors, with water-fall of goals. Although Boniface scored, It was Patrik Schick that stole the spotlight with his quick-fire hatrick in the first half. He broke the deadlock for the home team at the half-hour mark, adding another just two minutes later.

Boniface soars with Bayer Leverkusen in 4-0 thriller against Bochum

Victor Boniface scored his 16th goal for Bayer Leverkusen – Getty image Schick completed the smooth ride just before the end of the half, frustrating Bochum’s fans. He handed the baton over to Boniface, as the Nigerian was introduced to replace him in the 67 minute. Boniface hardly settled in, before firing a deflection into the corner, to take his goal tally to 16 in all competition this season. With the victory, Leverkusen still maintain their lead in the Bundesliga league table with 42 points, ahead of Bayern Munich with 38.

Victor Boniface shines as Bayer Leverkusen dominate Eintracht Frankfurt in 3-0 victory

Victor Boniface shines as Bayer Leverkusen dominate Eintracht Frankfurt in 3-0 victory

Bayer Leverkusen showed dominance with a 3-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt, breaking a streak of two draws in the Bundesliga. The win now strengthens their lead in the league, proving them major contenders for the coveted title. The first half of the game witnessed a shift in control, which initially favoured Frankfurt, before Leverkusen seized command. Victor Boniface made his mark as usual, opening the scoring in the 14th minute, setting the tone for his team. Bundesliga: Victor Boniface shines as Bayer Leverkusen dominate Eintracht Frankfurt in 3-0 victoryBayer Leverkusen thrash Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 – Getty image As the game progressed into the second half, Leverkusen further asserted their dominance with Jeremie Frimpong capitalizing on a parried Boniface shot, doubling the lead. The party continued, and Florian Wirtz added a third goal in the 57th minute, timately sealing the fate of the match. Meanwhile, Frankfurt struggled to pose any major threat, allowing Leverkusen to cruise to a well-deserved victory.

Boniface scores late equaliser in Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-1 draw against Dortmund

Boniface scores late equaliser in Bayer Leverkusen's 1-1 draw against Dortmund

Nigeria’s Victor Boniface scored a late equaliser for Bayer Leverkusen in a crucial match against Borussia Dortmund on Sunday. The clash at the BayArena proves to be a setback in Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title race, as it gives Bayern Munich the opportunity to lay claims of the top spot in the league table. Meanwhile, the game also marked the second time Leverkusen dropped points this season, Despite Leverkusen dominating the game, an early strike from Julian Ryerson put Dortmund in the lead. Bundesliga: Boniface scores late equaliser in Bayer Leverkusen's 1-1 draw against DortmundBundesliga: Boniface scores late equaliser in Bayer Leverkusen's 1-1 draw against DortmundVictor Boniface scored the equaliser for Bayer Leverkusen – Getty image The first half saw a one-way traffic, with Leverkusen’s efforts thwarted, including a disallowed goal by Florian Wirtz. In the second half, Leverkusen continued to press for an equalizer, with Dortmund’s defense, led by Mats Hummels, holding firm. However, with just ten minutes left, Boniface’s tap-in secured a draw for the hosts, preserving their unbeaten run since start of the season, while also allowing Bayern Munich a chance to catch up in the title race.