Bayer Leverkusen kicked off their 2026/27 pre-season preparations with a commanding 7-0 victory against Sportfreunde Baumberg, featuring goals from Nigeria internationals Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella. Leverkusen controlled the friendly match from the opening whistle, showcasing superior depth and attacking strength against their smaller opponents.
New arrival Afonso Moreira made an immediate impact, scoring twice in the first 27 minutes. Christian Kofane added another before the interval to build a comfortable halftime lead. After the break, Boniface continued his impressive pre-season performance by finding the net twice in quick succession. Robert Andrich added to the tally in the 56th minute, while Tella finalized the scoring in the 67th minute.
The joint success of Boniface and Tella provides a positive outlook for the squad. Notably, Boniface spent the previous season on loan at Werder Bremen, where his progress was hampered by persistent injuries.
