Victor Boniface, the Super Eagles striker, expressed his excitement after scoring his inaugural UEFA Champions League goal during Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 victory over AC Milan on Tuesday.

Over the past three years, Boniface has experienced a remarkable career trajectory. He began with Norwegian club Bodo Glimt before transferring to Belgian team Royale Union SG. After just one season, he caught the attention of Bayer Leverkusen, where he has since established himself as a key player.

At Leverkusen’s BayArena, the 23-year-old has become a consistent goal scorer, contributing significantly in both domestic and continental competitions. While he participated in the Europa League over the past two seasons, this year marks his debut in the UEFA Champions League. In a recent match against Feyenoord, which ended in a 4-0 victory for Leverkusen, Boniface did not find the net but showcased a strong performance.

On Tuesday, he finally made his mark, scoring the decisive goal against AC Milan and securing his team’s second win in the competition. Following the match, Boniface shared his joy at the achievement, emphasizing the significance of representing his club on such a prestigious stage.

“I feel good. This is what many young players from Africa aspire to—to represent themselves and their clubs at the highest level,” Boniface remarked. “I’m really proud of myself, and I’m thrilled we secured the win. That’s what matters most to me, along with the goal.”

Boniface’s impressive performances have begun to draw international attention, and if he maintains his current form, he could find himself attracting interest from top clubs in the future.