“Education No Be Scam”: Man Berates Boniface Over Funny Reply to Journalist Over Fitness Question
- Nigeria international Victor Boniface skipped a question from a German journalist who made inquiries about his fitness level
- The Super Eagles player instead gave a savage reply to the journalist during his unveiling at Werder Bremen
- A Nigerian fan has aimed dig at the former Bayer Leverkusen player for his response, questioning his educational background
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Victor Boniface completed a move from Bayer Leverkusen to Werder Bremen on deadline day, September 1.
The Nigerian international had agreed to a verbal deal with Serie A giants AC Milan, but the agreement fell through after an Italian media outlet published the player's injury history.
Boniface was forced to reunite with his former manager, Erik ten Hag, who had relegated him to the third striker.
The move to Bremen came as a surprise as the Super Eagles player was gaming when the deal was announced, per ESPN.
Source: Twitter
Boniface slams journalist over fitness
Super Eagles Victor Boniface gave a savage reply to a German journalist who raised concerns about his fitness level, Bulinews.
In a post on X, the 24-year-old said the journalist should not believe anything he sees on the internet. He said:
“Whatever you want to believe on the media, you can believe them, that’s not on me… I don’t care. If my body is not 100%, I will be in the hospital. I will not be here talking to you.”
Fan lashes out at Boniface
While some Nigerians hailed Victor Boniface for his response, one supporter identified as Monsieur Avril posted a dig on X.
He said the journalist provided the player an opportunity to inform the public of his injury status but turned himself into a comedian. He wrote:
"An opportunity to make a statement, but chose to be a banger boy.
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Boniface claps back at reporter over fitness question during Werder Bremen unveiling, video
"Education no be scam. If e no dey, e no dey."
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Fans divided over Avril's comments
Some Nigerian football fans agreed with Avril's position, while others said Boniface is facing the trauma of rejection from AC Milan.
@Centokoh said:
"This has nothing to do with education, rather, it has something to do with pride!
"A proud person is a proud person; educated or not."
@ToksDuttie wrote:
"I was saying it the other day and some fans were cursing me and saying all sorts. There’s a better way he would have answered the question and cleared the air plus shut naysayers and the guy up but instead he choose the sarcastic clap back route."
@GONDOANDY added:
"As simple as that. Boy doesn't know the impact of making a statement of clarity before the press."
@sammychrise said:
"You don’t know what he’s been through. He was rejected by Milan because of his medical, dealt with trauma, and faced fake rumors online.
"Maybe his response reflects what he’s been going through lately, and I believe that. But instead of showing empathy, you chose to be negative. You act like you have all the answers without understanding that people’s words and actions are shaped by their experiences."
Boniface discloses exact location of his injury
Legit.ng earlier reported that Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has finally opened up on his injury situation, having missed out on his transfer to Italian club AC Milan.
Boniface, who was a guest alongside international teammates Tolu Arokodare and Wilfred Ndidi, discussed his injury problems.
Source: Legit.ng
