Bundesliga: Boniface scores 20th goal of the season as Leverkusen extend unbeaten run to 50

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface scored his 20th goal of the season as his club Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Bochum 5-0 in their Bundesliga clash on Sunday night.

Boniface’s goal came from the penalty spot in the first half of the thrilling encounter.

Nathan Tella in the process of wriggling past Bochum’s defenders was fouled and the resultant spot kick was converted by his Nigerian teammate, Boniface.

The goal was  Boniface’s 20th  across all competitions for Die Werkself this season.

The win extended Xabi Alonso’s side’s unbeaten streak to 50 games across all competitions this season.

Bayer Leverkusen have already won the Bundesliga title.

The German side are on course for a treble this season as they have reached the final of the DFB Pokal and UEFA Europa League.