John Mikel Obi has backed his compatriot, Victor Boniface to change into top-of-the-line strikers on this planet.
Boniface has hit the headlines together with his spectacular shows for Bundesliga leaders, Bayer Leverkusen this season.
The 23-year-old has scored 10 objectives and offered seven assists within the Bundesliga this season.
The ahead has additionally received the Rookie of the Month award 4 instances in a row.
Mikel, who performed with a lot of high quality strikers throughout his energetic days is backing Boniface to rule the world within the subsequent couple of years.
“He (Boniface) will change into an entire striker within the subsequent couple of years. He has the physique, he’s fast, good on the ball, technically excellent and it’s tough to see strikers which might be that large and powerful and highly effective after which good on the ball as nicely,” Mikel advised Obionepodcast.
“His assists as nicely, not simply scoring objectives, is one thing that can make this child particular, actually, actually particular. I can’t wait to see what his journey will likely be within the subsequent couple of years.”
Boniface joined Leverkusen from Belgian Professional League outfit, Union St Gilloise final summer time.
He’s anticipated to play a key function for Nigeria on the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.