Boniface for another cameo appearance against Union Berlin

Boniface for another cameo appearance against Union Berlin

Bayer Leverkusen faces Union Berlin at the Stadion An see Allen on Saturday to further move closer to clinching its first-ever Bundesliga title with Nigeria's Victor Boniface to make a substitute appearance once again.

Manager Xabi Alonso is not ready yet to push his top striker to the limit, and www.sportsunlimited.ng understand that just like he introduced Boniface with 25 minutes to play, Alonso might throw the Super Eagles striker later in the game against Union Berlin.

"Victor Boniface, who is still the club's top scorer with 16 goals despite missing the last four months with a groin injury, made his long-awaited comeback as a second-half substitute in midweek and the Nigerian is in contention to feature again in some capacity on Saturday," said a club source.

Boniface could again replace Patrick Schick just as he did in the German Cup.

Die Werkself are looking to complete their first league double over the Iron Ones since 2019-20 after cruising to a 4-0 home victory in the reverse fixture in November.

Celebrating success on Saturday will be a tall order for Union Berlin, as Leverkusen continues to go from strength to strength as its endeavour to end the campaign with at least a domestic double, or even a remarkable treble including Europa League glory.

With only seven games remaining, Leverkusen now sits 13 points clear at the top of the table after nearest challengers and reigning champion, Bayern Munich suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Borussia Dortmund, all but ending its hopes of winning a 12th successive title.