Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface receives Europa League Golden Boot Award

Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface received his Golden Boot award after finishing joint top scorer for last season’s Europa League. 

 Boniface scored six goals for Belgian club Union SG who reached the quarter-finals before losing to his current side Leverkusen, last season. 

 He shared the award with Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford.

Prior to Leverkusen’s Europa League fixture against Qarabag on Thursday night, Boniface was presented with the award.

 Boniface scored and and provided an assist as Leverkusen thrashed Qarabag 5-1 to record their third win in three games in the group.

 It was his second goal in the Europa League and also his 10th in all competitions this season.

 Leverkusen currently top the Bundesliga table on 22 points after eight games played.