{
  "id": 14076016,
  "title": "Boniface to get Bundesliga chance – Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/boniface-to-get-bundesliga-chance-report-14076016",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T00:36:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/boniface-to-get-bundesliga-chance-report/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface may have an opportunity to play in the Bundesliga soon, despite his exit to the dressing room during the 4-3 victory over Mainz, according to GOAL. After coach Carles Martinez made his final substitution in the 84th minute, Boniface left the pitch immediately. He was the only recognized striker on the bench as Christian Kofane is sidelined for several weeks due to a thigh muscle injury. The 25-year-old Nigerian has only appeared in five minutes this season, contributing a goal in a 3-2 loss to Elversberg. Coach Martinez was unaware of the incident during the match, stating that he would discuss the matter with Boniface afterward. Leverkusen coach and sporting director Simon Rolfes downplayed the incident, suggesting that Boniface may have exited the dressing room too early. The club prefers players who demonstrate emotions when acting within the team context, and Boniface's recent fitness and conduct have impressed Rolfes. Boniface missed Thursday's Europa League tie against Lech Poznań due to the omission, and the Bundesliga represents his best chance to gain playing time. The potential sale of Boniface before the Saudi Arabian transfer window closed in January 2025 was also mentioned.",
  "summary": "Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface may get more Bundesliga game time despite walking to the dressing room early after being an unused substitute against Ma Read More: https://punchng.com/boniface-to-get-bundesliga-chance-report/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Boniface to get Bundesliga chance – Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/boniface-to-get-bundesliga-chance-report",
        "published": "2026-10-13T00:30:07.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}