Bundesliga: Victor Boniface emerge Rookie of the season

Nigeria's Victor Boniface has emerged the German Bundesliga Rookie of the season as announced by the league body on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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The Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen forward beat Xavi, Xavi Simons of  RB Leipzig, Ian Maatsen_ of Borussia Dortmund and Maximilian Beier of Hoffenheim to win the award.

Boniface made instant impact in his first season in the league scoring 13 goals and providing 8 assists despite almost a 3 months injury.

His phenomenal performance saw him named the rookie of the month 4 times in a row- August, September, October and November to help Bayer Leverkusen to their first league win.

The 23-year-old was named in the league's best eleven following his blisteringly performance to his team after a move from Union Saint-Gilloise of Norway in August.

Meanwhile, Boniface appreciated his club after the announcement replying to Leverkusen's post on X with "Naija no dey carry last. Thank you"

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By Uche Dozie