Granit Xhaka Urges Patience for Victor Boniface as Super Eagles Striker Searches for First Goal



Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka has called on Nigerians to show patience with Victor Boniface as the Super Eagles striker continues to search for his first goal after 11 caps. Despite his promising performances at club level, Boniface has yet to find the back of the net for Nigeria, a situation that has raised questions among some fans. Xhaka, however, emphasized the challenges of adapting to the national team, noting that players don’t always have enough time to settle in.

The former Arsenal star explained the difficulties of national team football, where players often don’t have the luxury of consistent training or the same tactical preparation as they would at their clubs. “It’s always difficult with the national team because with the national team you don’t have a lot of time to adapt. You don’t have time to work on tactical stuff; you don’t have every day with the same coach and players,” Xhaka said. He urged Nigerians to remain calm, as he believes Boniface is a talented player who will contribute significantly to the Super Eagles.

Xhaka also praised Boniface's character, describing him as a "great guy and great footballer," and expressed confidence that the striker would soon make an impact for Nigeria. “Stay calm because he is a great guy and great footballer, he will give a lot to Nigeria to make people happy for sure,” Xhaka added. These words of encouragement are expected to bolster Boniface’s morale as he works to find his form with the national team.

Boniface, currently sidelined due to injury, is expected to return for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March 2025. The Super Eagles will be hoping for a fully fit Boniface as they embark on their journey to secure a spot in the tournament.

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