Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is delighted to see Victor Boniface back to his best after the striker scored his first goal following his failed Al Nassr move.

Bayer Leverkusen beat Hoffenheim 3-1 on Sunday to move within six points of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich, with Victor Boniface scoring a goal just days after his move to Saudi Arabia collapsed. The 24-year-old was stood down from training last week as he explored a transfer to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi side Al-Nassr.

Leverkusen and Hoffenheim came off European wins in the final round of league phases of Champions League and Europa League, respectively. Both coaches made four changes to their lineups for the final game of the 20th round.

Victot Boniface was on the score sheet as Bayer Leverkusen defeated the visiting Hoffenheim, as the Nigerian international marked his return with a goal.

Despite transfer disappointment as a potential move to Saudi Arabia collapsed, Victor Boniface proved at the weekend that he remained committed to the Bayer Leverkusen cause.

The goal from Victor Boniface helped Bayer Leverkusen defeat Hoffenheim 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Gift Orban, who has The post Boniface Returns From Injury With Goal For Leverkusen first appeared on Africa Top Sports.

Victor Boniface started for Bayer Leverkusen against Hoffenheim and scored the first goal. He sent s message to his critics after his failed Saudi Arabia move.

Victor Boniface said he is delighted to return to the pitch again after spending around two months on the sidelines. Boniface sustained a thigh injury on international duty last November. The 24-year-old scored in his first game for Bayer Leverkusen since recovering from the injury against TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday.