Boniface, Orban hit the target as Hoffenheim fall to Leverkusen
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface marked his return to the pitch in style with a goal after minutes of action as Bayer Leverkusen beat Hoffenheim on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Victor Boniface's goal gave the Bundesliga Champions a 3-1 win over Hoffenheim at the Bay Arena.
Boniface's opener in the 15th minute was doubled by Jerry Frimpong 4 minutes later to ease off the pressure from the opponents.
Coach Xavier Alonso was forced to a change in the 40th minute after Nigeria's Nathan Tella could not continue Emi Buendia made his debut in his place.
Patrick Schick at the start of the second half made it 3-0 for Leverkusen after 7 minutes played before the hosts were reduced to 10 following Alejandro Sanz's sending off in the 61st minute.
Hoffenheim brought in Gift Orban and two other players, and Orban made an instant impact, pulling one back for the visitors in the 63rd minute.
The goal would later be a consolation, as the hosts held on to their lead and remained second in the league standings with 45 points.
Uche Dozie
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