Elegbete, who is the founder of Elegbete TV and Radio and a known voice in the fight against human trafficking in sports, made the comments during a recent episode on his YouTube platform, where he discussed Super Eagles players and public image.

In his words:

“ he added.

According to him, Boniface’s rising popularity on social media, driven by memes and humour, is overshadowing his performance on the pitch.

he stressed.

In the conversation, which aired on his YouTube page Elegbete TV, he reminded viewers of Boniface’s impressive football journey.

Underneath the personality and playful content, Boniface is facing real footballing frustration. He has now made 13 appearances for the Super Eagles scoring just once.

While he often plays well and links up smartly, the goals have not come. That stat is not lost on fans, and it is clearly not lost on the player either.

After Nigeria’s 1–1 draw with Russia in a friendly on 6 June 2025, Boniface posted a cryptic message on Instagram:

Many interpreted the now-deleted post as a sign of possible retirement or a moment of emotional burnout. The timing hinted at a striker carrying frustration not just from the goalless national team run, but also from a tough club season.

Boniface scored just 11 goals and provided 2 assists in the 2024–25 campaign for Bayer Leverkusen, far below his breakout numbers the previous season when he helped them win the Bundesliga and reach the UEFA Europa League final.

Injuries and increased competition in the squad disrupted his rhythm, and his confidence seemed to dip at crucial moments.

“Victor Boniface’s personality off the field is overshadowing his personality on the field …”

– Edafe Matthew Elegbete pic.twitter.com/7aZBGj5FlM

— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) June 20, 2025

Still, Elegbete believes the story should return to football — where it all started.

he said,