Werder Bremen striker, Victor Boniface, has pledged to support a young Nigerian footballer, identified as Grace Boy, who is seeking financial assistance to fund his physiotherapy and rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament surgery.
The appeal was made on X on Friday, where the aspiring footballer reached out to the Super Eagles forward, explaining that his recovery has been hampered by the lack of proper post-operative care after undergoing surgery in Nigeria.
Grace Boy expressed deep concern about his rehabilitation process and his determination to return to competitive football.
“I am calling on your attention sir to seek for your kind support in this difficult time of my career, having to undergo an ACL surgery in Nigeria without a proper follow-up care has been my biggest fear. Please, I am calling on your attention to seek for your support to continue my physiotherapy and rehab session, so I can be able to return back to playing football again,” Grace Boy wrote.
In his message, the young player also wished Boniface a speedy recovery, as the striker is currently recuperating from an injury.
Boniface responded by acknowledging the difficulties faced by young footballers in Nigeria, revealing that he has been quietly supporting several players away from public attention.
“E no easy for young Nigeria player I swear. I know how many player I have help without people knowing. We go try help you,” the 24-year-old replied.
Boniface, who is on loan at Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen after joining the German champions from Union Saint-Gilloise in 2023, remains one of Nigeria’s most prominent footballers in Europe.
