Boniface claims fifth consecutive Rookie of the Month prize

Nigeria and Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has claimed the Rookie of the Month award for a fifth consecutive time this campaign after taking the December prize.

He scores goals. 😮‍💨
He wins Rookie of the Month. 😮‍💨
He is Victor Boniface. 😮‍💨🇳🇬#Bayer04 #Werkself | @boniface_jrn pic.twitter.com/RN6exKjwPr

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) December 20, 2023

The forward has made the Rookie of the Month award his own since his switch to Bayer Leverkusen from Belgian outfit Union Saint-Gilloise in the summer.

The 22-year-old previously won the award in August, September, October and November.

Boniface has netted three goals and provided two assists in three league appearances for Xabi Alonso’s side this month.

✅ August
✅ September
✅ October
✅ November
✅ December

Victor Boniface has won the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award for the FIFTH month in a row this season! 🤩🇳🇬#wednesdaythought #GetSporty pic.twitter.com/f5R55SzNyz

— SportyBet Nigeria (@SportyBetNG) December 20, 2023

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The Nigeria international will hope to add to the tally when Die Werkself tackle Bochum in their final game of 2023 on Wednesday night (today).

The striker has registered nine goals in 15 league appearances for Leverkusen this season.

He has netted four more in the UEFA Europa League.