Victor Boniface maintained his impressive start to pre-season by setting up a goal as Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat Kickers Offenbach 3-1 on Saturday.
The Nigeria international continued to make an impact for the Bundesliga side after coming on as a substitute, contributing an assist as Leverkusen overturned an early setback to secure another victory in their preparations for the new season.
Boniface had already made a strong impression in Leverkusen’s first pre-season match, scoring twice during a 7-0 victory over Baumberg.
The forward followed that performance with another positive contribution against Kickers Offenbach, providing an assist after entering the game from the bench.
His latest display adds to a promising start to Leverkusen’s pre-season campaign and highlights the Nigerian’s continued involvement as the German club prepares for the season ahead.
Leverkusen’s victory over Offenbach was their second pre-season outing. They began their preparations with a convincing 7-0 win against Baumberg, a match in which Boniface played a starring role by scoring two goals.
The striker was again involved in the action against Offenbach, although this time his contribution came in the form of an assist.
Leverkusen were forced to come from behind in Saturday’s match, but they recovered to score three goals and complete a 3-1 victory.
For Boniface, the performance represents another encouraging step in his pre-season preparations. After finding the net twice in the opening friendly, he showed another aspect of his game by helping a team-mate score against Offenbach.
The Nigeria forward’s successive contributions have given him a strong start to Leverkusen’s pre-season schedule.
His two goals against Baumberg helped the Bundesliga club to a dominant 7-0 victory, while his assist against Kickers Offenbach played a part in another successful outing.
Boniface’s form will be encouraging for Leverkusen as they continue their preparations, with the forward showing that he can influence matches in different ways.
The 25-year-old’s latest contribution came after he was introduced from the bench, meaning he was able to make his mark despite not starting the game.
Leverkusen’s ability to recover from falling behind also provided another positive for the club, as they secured a second successive pre-season victory.
The German side will now continue their preparations after recording wins in both of their opening friendly matches.
Boniface, meanwhile, has emerged as one of the standout performers during the early stages of the club’s pre-season programme. His two goals against Baumberg were followed by an assist against Offenbach, giving the Nigerian a direct contribution in both matches.
The forward will be hoping to maintain that form as Leverkusen’s preparations progress.
After their emphatic opening victory, the 3-1 comeback win against Kickers Offenbach offered another opportunity for the squad to build fitness and confidence ahead of the new campaign.
For Boniface, it was another chance to demonstrate his attacking influence and build on his impressive start to pre-season.
With two goals in the opening friendly and an assist in the second, the Nigeria international has made a significant contribution to Leverkusen’s consecutive victories.
The Bundesliga club will now look to build on those performances as they continue their preparations for the season ahead, while Boniface will aim to carry his early pre-season momentum into the remainder of the campaign.
