Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has reacted to his omission from the 2024 CAF Player of the Year shortlist, despite a standout season in Europe.
Boniface, who had an impressive campaign last season at Bayern Leverkusen, was notably absent from the list of nominees released by the Confederation of African Football on Thursday.
His achievements last season include winning the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal with Leverkusen, finishing as a Europa League silver medalist, scoring 21 goals, providing 10 assists, and playing in 34 matches.
His performances earned him the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season award and a spot in the Team of the Season.
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In response to his omission, he took to social media on X on Thursday, saying, “Rookie of the season, Team of the season. No worries, I no play AFCON. Na why I dey wait for memes d’or.”
He was absent from the Africa Cup of Nations due to injury.
His omission has come as a surprise to many football fans, given his significant contributions on the field.
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