Boniface inspires Werder Bremen to crucial win — but Super Eagles star still can’t find the back of the net

Victor Boniface played a key role in Werder Bremen’s important Bundesliga victory on Friday night, but his frustrating wait for a goal in the green and white shirt goes on.

The Nigerian international, coming off the bench in the second half, grabbed his second assist of the season as Bremen fought back from a goal down to secure a dramatic 2-1 win against Wolfsburg at the Weserstadion, extending their unbeaten streak to five matches.

Bremen entered the Matchday 10 opener aiming to continue their fine form, while Wolfsburg were desperate to avoid matching their worst-ever start to a league campaign.

Despite Bremen's early pressure, it was the visitors who struck first in the 28th minute. A precise cut-back from Sael Kumbedi found Mattias Svanberg, who finished coolly from close range.

The home side struggled to break down a resilient Wolfsburg defense after the break. Manager Horst Steffen’s decision to introduce substitutes Boniface and Samuel Mbangula proved to be the game-changer, injecting new life and intensity into the attack.

The renewed pressure finally paid off in the 83rd minute. Following an excellent cross from Yukinari Sugawara, Jens Stage rose highest to power a header past keeper Kamil Grabara to level the score.

With the home crowd roaring, Bremen pushed for a winner. Deep into injury time, the drama unfolded. A scramble in the Wolfsburg box followed a strong shot from Boniface’s attempted overhead kick.

The ball fell kindly to Mbangula, who reacted quickest to smash it home for the sensational 94th-minute comeback victory.

The 24-year-old Boniface, who has opened up about his struggles with the green and white since he joined on loan, has now recorded two assists for Werder Bremen.

However, the wait for his first goal for the club continues after eight matches, despite his considerable impact on the team’s recent success.