Victor Boniface has voiced his disappointment after being snubbed for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award.
The 23-year-old striker, who has been in stellar form for Bayer Leverkusen, was notably absent from the list of 10 nominees revealed last month.
Among those shortlisted were his Nigerian teammates, Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong.
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Boniface’s omission raised eyebrows, given his critical role in helping Leverkusen clinch their first-ever Bundesliga title and the DFB-Pokal last season.
His performances were widely praised, making his exclusion a surprising decision for many football fans.
Victor Boniface is DISAPPOINTED
Speaking in an interview with the BBC’s Oluwashina Okeleji, Boniface admitted his disappointment but maintained a level-headed perspective.
“Of course, I’m disappointed not being shortlisted. If it’s based on what I did last season, I should feel disappointed, but I don’t stress about it,” he said.
When asked to share his choice for the award, Victor Boniface didn’t hesitate to show support for his compatriot.
“If I’m to pick the winner, it would be Lookman 100 per cent,” he said, adding with a smile, “And if I were there, I would pick myself.”
Despite the snub, Boniface’s performances continue to speak for themselves, solidifying his reputation as one of Africa’s rising football stars.
