Victor Boniface picks himself over Ademola Lookman for next African player of the year award

Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface has tipped himself to win the African Player of the Year award ahead of his compatriot,  Ademola Lookman.

Boniface who plays for Bayer Leverkusen had an impressive debut season, scoring 21 goals and providing 10 assists in all competitions, helping Leverkusen clinch both the Bundesliga and the DFB Pokal but fell short in the UEFA Europa League final, where Ademola Lookman’s hat-trick led Atalanta to victory.

Boniface’s standout performance last season earned him a spot on the Ballon d’Or nomination list alongside Lookman who is seen by the bookmakers as the favorite to win it.

 Boniface has maintained his impressive form for Leverkusen this season, registering 5 goal involvements (4 goals, 1 assist) in six games and feels that his own contributions should not be overlooked.

“Probably between me and Lookman. I will go for myself as the African Footballer of the Year, I rate myself that high,” he told SportyTV.

“If it’s just what we did last season, I’ll pick myself.”

Boniface also addressed Victor Osimhen’s transfer situation this summer which led to two failed bids by Chelsea and a Saudi Arabian club before he opted to join Galatasaray on loan.

“Three different parties – Napoli, Chelsea, Victor Osimhen. Osimhen’s mentality is strong. I know he really wants to come to the Premier League,” Boniface said.

“I know that for sure because we spoke one time but whatever happened I don’t know. He knows I always wish him the best.”