Germany international Antonio Rudiger Sends a loving message to Super Eagles Victor Boniface after he scored a goal against Mexico earlier today npflupdates.com reports.
Antonio Rudiger was on target when Germany played out a 2-2 draw with the Mexican national team earlier today.
Also read: Super Eagles Now Africa’s Most Valuable National Team
Rudiger broke the deadlock and gave the former world champions the lead in the 25th minute in the keenly contested fixture. And to the dismay of fans and supporters, the former Chelsea center-back celebrated just the same way Victor Boniface used to whenever he’s on target.
Boniface would have his hands besides his chest with the index finger Pointing outwards as he runs like a duck while laughing; and that was exactly how Antonio Rudiger celebrated.
To acknowledge the 22-year-old Nigerian, the former AS Roma defender, uploaded a picture from the celebration on his Instagram story with a caption;
Antonio Rudiger Sends a message to Victor Boniface
“I like that @boniface_jrn”.
And I what looked like a response to the 30-year-old, the Bundesliga while uploading a similar picture captioned,
“We know where you got that”
Also read: Boniface Cherish Victor Osimhen’s Partnership In Super Eagles Attack
Victor Boniface has been in top form for Bayer 04 Leverkusen since he joined them last summer from Belgian Pro League outfit Royale Union Saint Gilloise.
So far this season, he’s scored seven Bundesliga goals in seven Bundesliga games with two assists.
He also got goals in the German DFB Pokal and UEFA Europa League.
The former Bodø and Glimt forward,is however yet to get a goal for the Super Eagles of Nigeria since making his debut last month.
In a related story, Boniface has expressed excitement partnering Victor Osimhen in the Super Eagles attack. The two players started in the attack for Nigeria against Saudi Arabia in last Friday’s international friendly game in Portimao.
Also read: How I Discovered Victor Boniface Before Super Eagles Integration – Jose
“I feel good playing with him (Osimhen), really happy playing together. It is a long journey and I feel proud,” the 22-year-old said.