Hannover eye Victor Boniface: What the Super Eagles striker stands to gain

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has been recently linked with a transfer to German Bundesliga 2 club Hannover 96, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Nigerian striker returned to Bayer Leverkusen this summer after a difficult loan spell at Werder Bremen, but his future at the Bundesliga club remains uncertain, despite having a good pre-season that saw him score three goals in six games.

In all the pre-season games that Die Werkself played, Boniface was always second-choice. He was either behind Afonso Moreira or Patrik Schick. This is a clear indication that coach Carles Martinez does not count on him.

Now, Hannover 96 have emerged as a potential destination, with the 2. Bundesliga club reportedly considering a move for the 25-year-old before the German transfer window closes on August 31.

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Of course, a move from Leverkusen to Germany’s second tier would appear to be a step backwards.

For Boniface, however, it could be something much more valuable: an opportunity to get his career moving again.

Regular Football Means Everything For Victor Boniface

The biggest attraction of Hannover would be playing time. Boniface made only 11 Bundesliga appearances for Werder Bremen last season, playing 333 minutes without scoring and starting just twice. Injuries and fitness problems disrupted his campaign and prevented him from establishing any rhythm.

His situation at Leverkusen is not necessarily much simpler. Schick, Moreira, and Christian Kofane provide competition for the centre-forward position,…