Victor Boniface Turns AC Milan Disappointment Into Opportunity, Unveils Plans in Nigeria
- Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has shared his latest plan after his failed plans to join AC Milan
- The Nigerian international was on the verge of joining the Italian giants for a €5 million loan fee and €24 million buy option agreement
- The 24-year-old guided Bayer Leverkusen to win the 2023/24 Bundesliga title, but lost his spot in the squad since the arrival of Erik Ten Hag
Nigeria international Victor Boniface has been active on social media since his deal with AC Milan failed to materialise.
From pranking unsuspecting young ladies during a matchmaking session to gifting a young entrepreneur N200,000 on TikTok.
The Super Eagles star also caught the attention of social media users after declaring his intentions to attend the Geh Geh University of Wisdom and Understanding.
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Why Boniface's move to Milan stalled?
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface was on the verge of joining the Italian club AC Milan; however, the transfer collapsed due to failed medicals.
A verbal deal had already been agreed upon, with a €5 million loan fee and a €24 million buy option, and he was in the city for tests.
Before his arrival in Milano, an Italian newspaper had published the injury details of the Nigerian forward, which affected his deal.
Boniface has suffered six different types of injury in his career, which has resulted in a total of 127 matches missed for club and country, per Transfermarkt.
Boniface shifts focus to Nigeria
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has declared his intentions of establishing a football academy in Nigeria, and was seen on X:
In a post on Instagram, the 24-year-old specifically mentioned that the academy would be situated in Akure, Ondo state. He wrote:
"Opening a football academy in Akure. Watch out soon."
Boniface had earlier spoken of his intention to host a football tournament in Akure at the end of the 2024/25 which failed to happen. He said:
"My grandma is fine and doing well. I am planning to have a tournament in Akure thou I am from Edo state, we will definitely link up.
“To be honest, this present generation dem no dey motivate anybody. If you like make you give up, nobody go motivate you because if you do not work hard you will not get to the top so I do not need to motivate you. Motivate yourself, be your own motivation.”
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Boniface is about to empower the youths - Lamidi
Veteran sports journalist Kehinde Lamidi said the proposed football academy by Victor Boniface would take youth off the streets.
Speaking in an exclusive comment with Legit.ng, Lamidi said the people of Ondo State are eager to welcome the academy. He said:
"I am happy with the current initiative of Victor Boniface. The academy will go a long way in curbing crime and serve as a pool for talents to be discovered.
"I believe in the near future some of the talents discovered will play in op European clubs and the various national teams."
Umar buys football club
Legit.ng earlier reported that Super Eagles star Sadiq Umar, in partnership with a House of Representatives member (Kaduna North), Bello El-Rufai, has officially taken over the leadership of Ranchers Bees.
The former Almería star explained that he grew up watching the team, which has produced numerous stars who have represented Nigeria at various continental and international competitions.
Source: Legit.ng
