Victor Boniface Snubbed from 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year Nominations Despite An Incredible Season

Ademola Lookman has expressed disappointment over his compatriot Victor Boniface’s omission from the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year nominations.

Boniface had an outstanding season with Bayer Leverkusen, playing a crucial role in their Bundesliga and DFB Pokal triumphs. The 23-year-old netted 21 goals in 34 appearances across all competitions for Die Werkself.

Despite his achievements, the forward was surprisingly left out of the nominees for the prestigious award.

“Obviously, Boniface, my teammate, had an amazing season last year,” Lookman said. “With his personal achievements, goals, and winning two titles with Leverkusen, especially in an unbeaten league run, maybe he could have been nominated for sure. But, you know, I’m not the one who makes the rules.”