BONIFACE SHINES IN LEVERKUSEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WIN OVER AC MILAN

 Nigerian striker Victor Boniface made history tonight, scoring his first UEFA Champions League goal to secure Bayer Leverkusen's 1-0 victory over Italian giants AC Milan.

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 This thrilling win marks Leverkusen's second consecutive Champions League success, with Boniface becoming the first Nigerian player to score for a German club in the Champions League since Chinedu Obasi's goal for Schalke in October 2014 .

The match saw Leverkusen dominate the first half, with 10 attempts on goal compared to Milan's one . Boniface's decisive goal came in the 51st minute, after Mike Maignan parried Jeremie Frimpong's shot . Despite Milan's efforts to equalize, including a shot from Theo Hernandez that rattled the crossbar, Leverkusen held on for the win .

The 22-year-old Nigerian international became the fifth  Leverkusen player to score in this season's Champions League. His goal marked a milestone for Nigerian players in the competition, making him the first to score for a German club since Chinedu Obasi's strike for Schalke in October 2014.

"I'm over the moon," Boniface exclaimed in a post-match interview. "Scoring in the Champions League is a dream come true. The team's effort was incredible, and I'm proud to have contributed."

Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso, praised Boniface's impact: "Victor's goal was the difference-maker. He's been working tirelessly, and this reward is well-deserved."

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This victory extends Leverkusen's unbeaten run at home in major European competitions to 10 matches, their longest streak in club history.

Victor Boniface's historic goal has catapulted him into the spotlight, solidifying his position as a key player for Bayer Leverkusen. As the Champions League heats up, fans eagerly anticipate Boniface's next performance.