Nigeria Super Eagle striker Victor Boniface has once again given fans something to laugh about, this time off the pitch.
The Bayer Leverkusen forward, known for his playful personality online, recently joined a TikTok live session that turned into a lighthearted drama.
The live video was filled with young women, but to Boniface’s surprise, none of them recognised him. Despite being one of Nigeria’s most talked-about football stars at the moment, his fame did not carry over into that corner of social media.
Instead of cheering for the Super Eagles forward, the ladies on the stream began to ask him for money. According to reports, they went as far as billing him ₦50,000. What followed was an amusing situation that quickly spread online.
Clips of the encounter soon went viral, and football fans could not stop laughing. Many described the moment as both humbling and hilarious.
Some joked that Boniface had been given a reminder that, no matter how big he becomes in Europe, not everyone will recognise him in other spaces. Others teased that the women were more interested in cash than in goals.
The episode highlights a common truth about fame: it does not always translate across every platform. On the football pitch, Boniface has grown into a rising star, helping Leverkusen maintain a strong campaign and catching attention in European football. But on TikTok, a space often driven by trends and personalities outside of sports, the striker found himself just another face on the screen.
Fans have been quick to link the incident to Boniface’s reputation for humour and openness. The 23-year-old has built a strong connection with supporters through his active use of social media.
He often shares lighthearted posts, jokes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into his life. That approach has made him one of the most relatable players in the Super Eagles squad.
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Although Boniface has not yet publicly responded to the TikTok moment, many are expecting him to play along once he decides to address it.
Given his record of laughing at himself and joining in on viral jokes, fans believe it is only a matter of time before he reacts.
In the meantime, the story continues to spread across Nigerian online spaces. Memes and playful captions about the striker’s “₦50,000 bill” have dominated conversations.
For supporters, it adds to the growing bond they share with a footballer who is not afraid to show his human side.
For Boniface, the incident is unlikely to be anything more than a funny footnote in what has already been an impressive year.
On the pitch, he has continued to shine in the Bundesliga and build his reputation as one of Nigeria’s brightest prospects. Off it, moments like this show that even rising stars can have humbling, and entertaining, experiences.
In the end, the TikTok mix-up was not about goals or trophies, but about laughter. And for fans, it was another reason to appreciate Victor Boniface beyond the football field.
