Victor Boniface becomes first Nigerian player to win Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen, Victor Boniface, on Sunday became the first ever Nigerian player to win the Bundesliga title.

This follows a 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen at home.

The result saw Xabi Alonso’s men move 16 points clear of Bayern Munich – who have won the last 11 Bundesliga titles – with five games left to play.

It is the first trophy Leverkusen have lifted since their German Cup victory in 1993.

Incredibly, Alonso’s side remain undefeated in all competitions and on course for a historic treble.

Leverkusen hold a 2-0 advantage over West Ham ahead of Thursday’s Europa League second leg and will face second-division Kaiserslautern in the German cup final.