Victor Boniface rushed to hospital after car crash

Victor Boniface, the Nigerian international footballer currently playing for Bayer Leverkusen, was involved in a frightening car accident shortly after his team's Bundesliga victory on Saturday. The 23-year-old took to social media to share images of the wreckage, showing the severe damage to his car. Boniface later provided an update from the hospital, where he appeared to be recovering following the crash.

In a selfie shared from his hospital bed, Boniface reassured his fans that he had not sustained any life-threatening injuries. Expressing his gratitude, he posted a brief message on X (formerly Twitter), simply stating: "God is the greatest." Despite his optimism, Boniface did suffer some injuries. He shared a video showing a deep cut on his hand, which was visibly bloodied from the accident. The same video revealed the extent of the damage to his vehicle, with the front bonnet completely crushed.

The accident came just hours after Boniface had played a key role in Bayer Leverkusen's 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker scored the decisive goal in the 71st minute, securing a vital win for Xabi Alonso's team. The victory continued Leverkusen’s impressive form in the Bundesliga, with Boniface being a standout performer for the club this season.

However, the car crash was not the only ordeal Boniface had recently faced. Just days earlier, he and the Nigerian national team were stranded at an abandoned airport for 18 hours ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The Super Eagles were left without basic necessities like food, water, or access to phone connections, as the airport’s gates had been locked. The situation became so dire that some Premier League stars on the team described feeling "held hostage."

This airport incident led to the postponement of the scheduled match, adding to an already stressful week for Boniface and his teammates. Despite these challenges, Boniface's resilience on the field has shone through, making his recovery from the accident a great relief to fans and teammates alike.