Super Eagles player Victor Boniface faces scrutiny over his age after claiming he paid just 30 Naira to watch football matches at 23. Nigerians on social media challenge the plausibility of his statement, leading to widespread debate about ticket prices and age authenticity in Nigerian football culture.
In a recent statement, Super Eagles player Victor Boniface sparked controversy on social media after he claimed that he used to pay just 30 Naira to watch football matches two years ago when he was 23 years old. This remark came after a match with his club, Bayer Leverkusen, where he expressed pride in transitioning from a spectator to a participant in high-stakes football.
Boniface’s assertion has led many Nigerians to scrutinize his age, with numerous social media users suggesting that his claim may not align with the economic realities of the past few years. Reactions flooded in, with users questioning the authenticity of his football age, which he claims to be 25. Some argue that it is implausible for someone who was 23 two years ago to have paid such a low amount to watch a football match, given that prices had risen significantly over the years.
One social media user highlighted the discrepancy, pointing out that it seems unlikely for someone who was 23 at the time to have paid such a low amount. This sentiment was echoed by others who shared their own experiences of paying higher amounts to watch games during that period.
Others remarked on the economic context, indicating a consensus that Boniface's timeline may not add up. Various comments ranged from disbelief to humor, with suggestions that he might be using a "football age" to mask the truth.
