Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigerian forward, Victor Boniface, has been slapped with a one-match suspension and a hefty fine of €25,000 by the German Football Federation (DFB) for engaging in anti-sporting behavior.
The disciplinary action was announced on Wednesday, following a thorough investigation into the incident that occurred during the DFL Super Cup match against VFB Stuttgart last Saturday.
Boniface was found guilty of making an obscene gesture, specifically showing his left middle finger to Stuttgart players, as he ran past them immediately after the final whistle.
This unsportsmanlike conduct has resulted in Boniface being forced to sit out a German Cup match.
Notably, referee Tobias Stieler did not witness the incident during the game, prompting the disciplinary committee to launch a retrospective investigation and bring charges against the player.
Both Boniface and his club, Bayer Leverkusen, have accepted the verdict, rendering it a legally binding decision.
