I Used Salary Advance to Travel Home – Victor Boniface

Victor Boniface, Werder Bremen forward and Super Eagles striker, has shared a revealing story about the sacrifices he made early in his career while playing in Norway.

In a recent conversation with friends, the Nigerian international explained how he managed his finances during his time at FK Bodø/Glimt, where he struggled at times to balance savings with personal commitments, especially his annual trips back home to Nigeria.

According to Boniface, one of his biggest priorities back then was returning to Nigeria every December to spend time with family and reconnect with his roots.

However, due to limited funds at certain periods, he often had to rely on his club for financial support in advance.

He revealed that he would request salary advances covering about two months of wages whenever he was unable to afford the trip.

The arrangement, he explained, was straightforward, as the club would simply deduct the amount gradually from his future salaries.

Boniface noted that despite the financial adjustments, he never missed his annual journey home, as it was very important to him.

He described the tradition as something he was determined to maintain regardless of his financial situation at the time.

The striker, who impressed during his spell in Norway with 23 goals in 66 appearances, said those early struggles played a key role in shaping his discipline and mindset as a professional footballer.

His performances eventually earned him a move to Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium before progressing further in his career.

Now playing at a higher level in European football, Boniface continues to reflect on his journey with gratitude, often highlighting how far he has come from his early days of financial planning and sacrifices.

His story has sparked conversations among fans about the realities many African players face abroad before achieving success, and the importance of family commitments in their lives.