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Watch: Broda Shaggi playfully grabs Boniface in a hilarious moment at Troost-Ekong’s charity match

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Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong had his annual charity fundraiser game at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday, and it was a star-studded lineup, Soccernet.ng reports.

Some of Nigeria’s A-list celebrities turned up at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena to show support － some to play, and others to cheer.

It had like entertainers Zlatan Ibile, Odumodublvck, DJ Neptune, Mayorkun, Broda Shaggi, Ebuka, and AY Comedian.

The Nigerian football fraternity was well represented, with past stars like Obafemi Martins, Elderson Echiejile, Joseph Yobo, and Brown Ideye present. Even former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Alex Song was there.

The current Super Eagles stars made themselves available for the game, with Boniface, Frank Onyeka, Arokodare playing.

The teams were divided into Team Eguavoen and Team Ijabal, as the celebrities and professionals were spread evenly across the two teams.

It was a charity game. And as expected there were a lot of funny moments. But one that really caught the eye was when popular skit-maker Broda Shaggi fouled Boniface and conceded a freekick.

Seconds after coming in, Brodda Shaggi receives a yellow card for a reckless tackle on Victor Boniface.

Team White 2-4 Team Green#TEFINLAGOS#TroostEkongFoundation#NoOnesxTEF pic.twitter.com/WqZxmi2WA0

— JOKANOLA (@BjJokanola) June 22, 2025

Immediately the referee whistled to signal the infraction, Broda Shaggi knelt down and started pleading his case. But the referee showed him a yellow card. Then, when the official was not looking, Broda Shaggi went to Boniface, who was on the turf, and playfully choked him.

Broda Shaggi foul play at the William Troost-Ekong Charity Match don earn am 1-year ban! ⚽

E be like say comedy enter field join football. Who go bail am now? pic.twitter.com/P1OhxnwCPJ

— The Super Eagles & Falcons of Nigeria (@NG_Eagles) June 22, 2025

Boniface is a known for his social media jokes. So he has a good relationship with many Nigerian skit-makers and social media influencers.

Soccer Victor Boniface Bayer Leverkusen
Victor Boniface Bayer Leverkusen (photo credit: imago)

The Bayer Leverkusen star had a nice showing at the Troost-Ekong charity game and even scored a penalty.

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