Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface enjoyed a dream debut for Werder Bremen, coming off the bench to provide an assist in a 4-0 Bundesliga victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach.
The 24-year-old Nigerian striker joined Bremen on loan from Bayer Leverkusen late in the transfer window after a proposed move to AC Milan collapsed.
Injuries had hampered his progress last season, but he made an immediate impression on his first outing.
Bremen took control early, with Samuel Mbangula opening the scoring before Jens Stage doubled the advantage before half-time. Romano Schmid extended the lead from the penalty spot midway through the second half.
Victor Boniface celebrating alongside compatriot Felix Agu. Photo Credit: Getty Images
Just a minute later, head coach Horst Steffen introduced Boniface, and the forward wasted little time in making an impact.
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Six minutes into his appearance, he set up Justin Njinmah, who slotted home Bremen’s fourth goal to seal a convincing victory.
Victor Boniface. Photo Credit: Getty Images
Super Eagles full-back Felix Agu featured in the win, adding to the Nigerian presence in Bremen’s line-up.
The result ended Bremen’s winless start to the season, following a 4-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt and a 3-3 draw against Boniface’s parent club Leverkusen.
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Werder Bremen climb to ninth in the Bundesliga table, both player and club will take confidence from a comprehensive victory at Borussia-Park.
