February 16, 2025

No Disrespect, Na Tiktok Trend Now: Boniface Says after controversial goal celebration

No Disrespect, Na Tiktok Trend Now: Boniface Says after controversial goal celebration
Victor Boniface goal celebration against Hoffenheim at the weekend that went viral) Photo Courtesy

Boniface, who plays for Bundesliga side Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrated by lowering his short after netting his first goal of the night in the 30th minutes.

Nigerian forward Victor Boniface explained the motive behind the celebration of his goal during his team’s 4 – 1 win against Hoffenheim after the celebration got everyone talking. Boniface, who plays for Bundesliga side Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrated by lowering his short after netting his first goal of the night in the 30th minutes.

"I didn't want to provoke anyone," he explained. "I did it in front of our fans. It’s a TikTok trend by a big influencer in Nigeria. I promised him that I would cheer so much, I just hadn't scored yet." He explained after the final whistle.

The 23-year-old, who went unbeaten last season with his club in the Bundesliga was in the score sheet again in the 75th minute completing his brace after Florian Wirtz had converted a penalty three minutes earlier. Notably, he was the one who set up newcomer Martin Terrier for his first goal for the club in the early minutes of the game.

 

Bayer 04 Leverkusen return to winning ways after losing their unbeaten streak before the international break with a 3-2 defeat to RB Leipzig. They will begin their UEFA Champions League campaign against Feyenoord on Thursday night. 

For now, it’s a TikTok trend, we wait to see what Boniface has in store for us when he nets again.