Nigerian striker Victor Boniface’s Bayer Leverkusen crashed out of the German Cup in a stunning 2-1 defeat to third-tier Arminia Bielefeld on Tuesday. Despite being introduced in the 53rd minute, Boniface couldn’t save his team from elimination.
Bielefeld’s historic win marked their first-ever German Cup final appearance, with the team coming from behind to secure the victory.
Leverkusen had taken the lead in the 17th minute through Jonathan Tah’s tap-in, but Marius Woerl equalized just three minutes later. Maximilian Grosser sealed the win for Bielefeld with a close-range volley on the stroke of halftime.
Boniface, who has been struggling to find his footing with the Super Eagles, recently pleaded with Nigerian fans to be patient with him.
His goal drought at the international level has been a subject of concern, but he has been performing well for Bayer Leverkusen.
The defeat is a significant setback for Leverkusen, who won the league and Cup double without defeat last season.
They currently sit in second place in the Bundesliga, six points behind leaders Bayern Munich, with seven league games remaining.
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