Afrigather Union Saint-Gilloise’s Nigerian import, Victor Boniface is going through a second heartbreak inside a span of two days, as disappointment continues to shadow his latest endeavours, Soccernet.ng stories.
Only a day after narrowly lacking out on clinching the Belgian league title, Boniface has been dealt yet one more blow.
Union Saint-Gilloise, thought-about one of many favourites for the championship, suffered a devastating loss of their closing dwelling sport in opposition to Membership Brugge on Sunday.
Regardless of Boniface’s help within the staff’s sole aim throughout the 1-3 defeat, victory would have secured them the coveted title. This defeat was a crushing blow for the proficient former Bodo/Glimt star, a standout performer all through the season.
Alhassan Yusuf’s Antwerp won the league title after incomes a outstanding 2-2 draw at Genk.
Including salt to the wound, Monday night introduced additional disappointment for Boniface.
He was pipped to the submit for the distinguished particular person accolade of Participant of the Season within the Belgian Soccer Championship.
Genk’s Mike Trésor emerged because the victor, amassing 168 factors within the voting system, whereas Boniface secured third place with 90 factors. One other Union star, Teddy Teuma, with 129 factors, additionally fell in need of the title.
Nonetheless, amidst the gloom, there’s a silver lining for Boniface, who seems to be coping well with the disappointments.
The Tremendous Eagles hopeful has earned a spot within the Europa League Crew of the Season, a well-deserved recognition for his outstanding efficiency.
With six objectives and an help to his identify, he stands alongside the best gamers in Europe’s second-tier membership competitors.
Whereas Boniface continues to climate these disappointments, different notable figures in Belgian soccer celebrated their achievements.
Antwerp boss Van Bommel was honoured as the very best coach, and Arthur Vermeeren acquired the Expertise of the 12 months trophy.
Thierno Barry, the highest scorer within the Challenger Professional League, was topped the Most Worthwhile Participant, whereas Romeo Vermant’s aim stood out as the very best of the season.
Shifting focus to the ladies’s sport, Lore Jacobs of Anderlecht claimed the coveted title of Participant of the Season, solidifying her place among the many finest within the sport.
