By Parrot Newspaper “I Don Hang Boot ” Victor Boniface Drops Cryptic Retirement Hint After Nigeria’s Draw in Moscow
In a twist no one saw coming, Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface sparked speculation about an early exit from international football — all in a cryptic Instagram post that left fans buzzing.
Just hours after Nigeria battled to a 1-1 draw with Russia in a friendly match on Russian soil, Boniface shared a heartfelt message that seemed to signal the end of his national team journey. The Bayer Leverkusen forward, who played 61 minutes before making way for Tolu Arokodare — the hero who netted the equalizer — expressed deep gratitude but also dropped a puzzling line: “I don hang boot,” a Nigerian slang phrase often meaning “I’m done” or “I’m hanging up my boots.”
“Proud to play for my country and a dream for me also. Really enjoyed every moment, the good and the bad. Thanks a lot. Thank you all,” he wrote, before swiftly deleting the post minutes later, leaving fans wondering what it all means.
At just 24 years old, Boniface’s international career is still in its infancy. Since his debut against São Tomé and Príncipe in September 2023, the striker has yet to open his scoring account for the Super Eagles.
Is this a case of early retirement, a moment of frustration, or just a social media slip? Whatever the truth, Boniface’s mysterious post has set tongues wagging across Nigerian football circles.