Nigerian internationals Boniface and Tella remain unused substitutes as Harry Kane leads Bayern Munich to a dominant victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie, with Nigerian internationals Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella remaining unused substitutes throughout the match.
The match witnessed a strong performance from former Tottenham striker Harry Kane, who scored twice, including a penalty, to help Bayern break their winless streak against Leverkusen since 2022.
 "Nigerian duo Boniface & Tella watch from bench as Kane-led Bayern whitewash 10-man Leverkusen 1")
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 "Nigerian duo Boniface & Tella watch from bench as Kane-led Bayern whitewash 10-man Leverkusen 2")
It appears that Victor Boniface has lost his place in the Bayer Leverkusen team since his failed move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia
Kane’s first goal came in the ninth minute, courtesy of a precise header from a cross by Michael Olise, setting the tone for Bayern’s commanding display.
In the second half, Jamaal Musiala doubled Bayern’s lead after a costly error by Leverkusen goalkeeper Kovar.
Harry Kane opened the scoring and completed it at the Allianz Arena for Bayern Munich.
The match took a further turn in Bayern’s favour when Mukiele of Leverkusen received a red card in the 62nd minute, reducing Xabi Alonso’s team to ten men.
Later, Edmond Tapsoba’s foul led to a penalty, which Kane converted with conviction, securing a significant advantage for Bayern ahead of the second leg.
Nathan Tella and Boniface were benched. (Photo Credit: Bayer/X)
German-born Nigerian star Musiala after his goal.
Despite the presence of top strikers like Patrik Schick and Victor Boniface on the bench, Leverkusen struggled to capitalise on their opportunities, ultimately succumbing to Bayern’s superior performance.
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This win not only ends the “Xabi Alonso curse” for Bayern but also positions them strongly for the second leg, with Nigerian stars Boniface and Tella awaiting their chance to contribute as they look to overturn this heavy defeat at home in the decisive second leg.
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