Nigeria's Victor Boniface and his Bayer Leverkusen side remain in contention for a treble this season after a 1-1 draw against West Ham United in the Europa League quarterfinals, extending their unbeaten run to 44 matches across all competitions.
Nigeria international Victor Boniface and his Bayer Leverkusen side remain in contention for a treble this season after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against West Ham United in the second leg of their Europa League quarterfinal.
The German club extended their impressive unbeaten run to 44 matches across all competitions, coming from behind to hold the Hammers and secure a 3-1 aggregate victory.
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Boniface's Leverkusen send West Ham out
Leverkusen's resilience was on full display as they fought back from a goal down to earn a spot in the Europa League semifinals.
The result means the Bundesliga outfit is still in the hunt for a historic treble, having already won the Bundesliga for the first time and are in the final of the DFB-Pokal (German Cup).
Boniface, the young Nigerian striker, played a key role in Leverkusen's success, contributing to their attacking play throughout the two-legged tie with one goal in the first leg.
The 23-year-old's performances have been a highlight of Leverkusen's impressive campaign, and he will undoubtedly be a crucial player as they continue their pursuit of silverware.
The draw against West Ham showcased Leverkusen's determination and ability to grind out results, even when facing adversity.
Their unbeaten run, which now stands at an incredible 44 matches, is a testament to the team's consistency and the quality of their squad.
As Leverkusen advance to the Europa League semifinals, all eyes will be on Boniface, his compatriot Nathan Tella, and his teammates as they look to take another step closer to achieving their treble ambitions.
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