- A video showed Nigerian forward, Victor Boniface reportedly sending money to his fans.
- The incident reportedly occurred in Uyo as the team touched down in Nigeria ahead of their final 2025 AFCON qualifiers game against Rwanda on 17th November 2024.
Nigerian football star, Victor Boniface displayed generosity towards football fans who gathered around the team bus in Uyo.
The national team returned to Nigeria on Friday morning following a 1-1 draw with Benin Republic’s Cheetahs at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on the Ivory Coast.
The Super Eagles are set to face Rwanda’s Amavubi in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
In a video serving rounds on the internet, Boniface was seen engaging with fans who stood by the bus. One man could be seen showing the Bayer Leverkusen star his phone screen while Boniface typed on his own device.
Reports subsequently had it that Boniface was transferring some cash to his fans although the amount wasn’t disclosed. The cash was meant to be shared among the guys who in turn hailed him upon the completion of the transaction.
Watch the video below:
Add PHILANTHROPIST to @boniface_jrn Profile now 😅😁❤️🔥
Baba dun do transfer for boys…
Victor Boniface 💰 pic.twitter.com/GVczW8sQo9
— Football Fans Tribe 🇳🇬 ⚽ (@FansTribeHQ) November 16, 2024
In previous news, Victor Boniface faced a brush with destiny, surviving a harrowing car accident in Germany that could have changed everything.
The incident unfolded on October 19th, Saturday night, just hours after the electrifying striker led his team to a crucial victory over Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, solidifying his place as a key player for the club.
In a deeply moving Instagram story, Boniface shared the shocking images of his wrecked vehicle, a stark testament to the perilous situation he encountered.
As he expressed his gratitude for being spared in such a life-threatening event, his words resonated with a sense of humility and reflection on the fragility of life.
Thanking God for his survival, Boniface acknowledged how quickly the highs of athletic triumph can spiral into moments of sheer terror.
Despite suffering minor injuries to his hand, Boniface’s resilience shone through as he remained in good spirits. His determination to recover swiftly and return to the pitch is palpable, as he dodged a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines or worse.
