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Nigeria's Victor Boniface is celebrating his Super Cup win with Bayer Leverkusen in a big way with Nigerians.
Nigerian football sensation Victor Boniface is sharing his joy with fans back home after helping Bayer Leverkusen clinch the German Super Cup.
In a generous gesture, Boniface has announced a giveaway of 2 million naira (approximately $2,600 USD) to celebrate the victory.
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Bayer Leverkusen secured the Super Cup title with a win over Stuttgart after a 4-3 win via penalty shootout, following a 2-2 draw in regulation time, adding another feather to their cap and giving Boniface, one of the team's key players, a reason to celebrate in grand style.
Taking to his Twitter account, Boniface shared the news of his giveaway in Nigerian Pidgin English, demonstrating his connection to his roots.
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His tweet read: "If you no get stew money as today na Sunday I give small 2m giveaway ……make una meet channel 11 @_AsiwajuLerry"
Translated, the message essentially says: "If you don't have money for food today, being Sunday, I'm doing a small 2 million naira giveaway. Please contact @_AsiwajuLerry."
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This act of generosity has sparked excitement among Nigerian football fans, many of whom are celebrating not just Boniface's success on the field but also his willingness to give back to his community.
The Super Eagles forward, 23, played a key role as he opened the scoring at the BayArena to get off the mark for the season before Xabi Alonso took him off after 41 minutes after Leverkusen were reduced to 10 men.
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Boniface's gesture highlights the ongoing connection between the talented player and his fans who fondly refer to him as 'banger boy'. It also showcases how social media platforms are being used by athletes to directly engage with and support their fans.
As Bayer Leverkusen basks in their Super Cup glory, Boniface's celebration extends beyond the pitch, touching the lives of his supporters back in Nigeria.
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