Victor Boniface: Five football facts about the striker tipped to replace Osimhen at Napoli

The name of Nigeria striker, Victor Boniface is making waves across Europe following his incredible performance for Union SG in the Belgium Jupiler League.

The 22-year-old has been the standout performer for the Belgium club this season after netting 19 goals plus 8 assists in 43 appearances in all competitions.

Belgian outlet Nieuwsblad reports that Napoli are keeping tabs on Boniface as a potential replacement for Osimhen should the Super Eagles striker exit the club in the summer.

In this piece, we will look at five interesting facts about the young striker whose name is making rounds in Europe.

1. UEFA Champions League hat-trick hero

Boniface scored a hat-trick in the Champions League as Bodo Glimt beat Faroe Islands side Klaksvik in the preliminary stages of the UCL on July 6, 2022.

He became the first player to score a hat-trick for the club since 2007.


2. Missed the U-20 Nations Cup to injury in 2019

Victor Boniface was handed a call-up to the Flying Eagles for the 2019 U-20 AFCON in Niger but missed the tournament due to injury.

Nigeria finished fourth in the tournament.

3. Featured for Real Sapphire FC locally before moving abroad

The in-form striker was in the books of Lagos-based Real Sapphire before securing his move abroad.

He joined Norwegian club Bodo Glimt from the locally based club in March 2019.

4. Impressive goal-scoring stats at Bodo Glimt

The 22-year-old managed 23 goals and bagged 8 assists in 66 games during his stint with Bodo Glimt.

5. Boniface joined Royale Union Saint Gilloise from Bodo Glimt in 2022

The Nigerian striker joined the Belgian side from Bodo Glimt for a reported fee of €2m in August 2022, signing a four-year deal with the club.


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