The Super Eagles duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella have officially carved their names into Bundesliga history after steering Bayer Leverkusen to their first ever Bundesliga title in an electrifying encounter at the BayArena.
The victory unfolded on Sunday evening as Leverkusen thrashed Werder Bremen 5-0 in a lopsided clash witnessed by their fans, who trooped out in massive numbers, setting off wild celebrations across the stadium, Footballrover reports.
Boniface ignited the title-chasing win by converting a penalty, marking his remarkable return to the starting lineup after a hiatus due to injury.
The Super Eagles striker displayed his composure in front of goal by notching his 11th league goal this season, propelling Leverkusen towards their historic success.
Under the guidance of head coach Xabi Alonso, Boniface and Tella delivered stellar performances, contributing once more to the team’s success.
Boniface’s key role in initiating a crucial counterattack paved the way for Granit Xhaka to extend Leverkusen’s lead, sending the crowd into jubilation.
The second half witnessed the emergence of Florian Wirtz, who seized the moment with a sensational hat-trick to seal off Leverkusen’s dominance on the field.
With impeccable teamwork and precision, Wirtz and his teammates orchestrated a flawless performance, culminating in a resounding victory.
A beautiful way to win the Bundesliga trophy.
With this win, the Super Eagles duo not only secured their first Bundesliga title but also made history as the first Nigerian duo to achieve this feat.
Boniface and Tella join the ranks of esteemed Nigerian champions, such as Sunday Oliseh and Pascal Ojigwe, as Bundesliga winners.
Victor Boniface‘s exceptional tally of 27 goal involvements this season shows his instrumental role in Leverkusen’s league campaign.
In a season marked by unparalleled excellence, Leverkusen’s impeccable record of 74 goals scored, 19 goals conceded, and zero defeats reflects what the team has been able to achieve under the leadership of Xabi Alonso.
As the final whistle blew, signalling Leverkusen’s historic triumph, jubilant fans stormed the pitch in a display of unbridled joy.
First Bundesliga title in 120 years for Bayer Leverkusen.
“This is a very special moment for the club. Winning the Bundesliga for the first time in 120 years is something very special. The players are top. I am very proud of everyone,” Xabi said.
Congratulations to Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella on their monumental achievements.
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