Boniface scores twice as Leverkusen thrash Baumberg 7-0 in preseason
Victor Boniface scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen demolished fifth-tier side SF Baumberg 7-0 in a pre-friendly on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The match, played to inaugurate Baumberg's new MEGA Stadion, was the first under new head coach Carles Martinez, who rotated his squad across two 35-minute halves. Leverkusen led 3-0 at the break thanks to goals from Portuguese winger Afonso Moreira (two) and new signing Christian Kofane. Boniface struck twice within five minutes of the second half to underline his sharpness despite an injury-hit 2025/26 campaign that saw him undergo surgery in January and miss months of club and international duty. Captain Robert Andrich added a sixth with a long-range strike before Nathan Tella finished the rout late on. The performance boosts Boniface's confidence ahead of the new season and strengthens his case as Martinez evaluates his squad, with several internationals set to rejoin after international assignments. Given Boniface's resurgent form, will he secure a regular starting spot for Leverkusen and the Super Eagles this season, or will his performances attract increased interest from other clubs?