Nigerian footballer Victor Boniface has responded humorously after discovering that a boy who received his boots as a gift sold them to a Rwandan player for $100.
The incident, which has gained widespread attention on social media, occurred after Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda.
The Super Eagles suffered a disappointing 2-1 loss, but for one young Nigerian fan, the game ended with an unexpected windfall.
In a video shared by journalist Toyosi Afolayan, the boy revealed that Boniface had handed him his boots after the match.
However, due to financial struggles, he was forced to sell them to a Rwandan player.
“I had no choice,” the boy explained. “I was hungry, and I needed the money, so I sold the boots for $100.”
Boniface, who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen, reacted with amusement to the revelation.
Commenting under Brila FM’s post, he jokingly called for a share of the profit.
“Abeg, make una find this boy for me. Make he drop 10% of the money ooo,” the Super Eagles striker wrote.
However, Boniface did not stop there. When photojournalist Sulaiman Adebayo, popularly known as Pooja, reshared the video, the football star humorously suggested that he would have given the boy a jersey but feared it might also be sold.Victor Boniface
“I for give am jersey ooooo, but this guy fit go sell am again. If I give am money, he fit use am buy jersey too,” Boniface joked.
Some sympathized with his financial struggles, while others found the situation amusing, considering the value of a footballer’s memorabilia.
Moreover, Boniface’s reaction has further endeared him to fans, showing his down-to-earth personality despite his rising fame.
The 23-year-old striker has been in excellent form for Bayer Leverkusen, helping the club maintain a strong position in the Bundesliga.
Meanwhile, the viral video continues to generate discussions about football culture and the sentimental value of gifts from players.
