Nigerian forward, Victor Boniface, has shared details of a brief interaction he once had with legendary manager José Mourinho.
The Meeting Before a Famous Defeat
According to Boniface, the exchange took place shortly before AS Roma’s shocking 6-1 loss to Bodø/Glimt in the UEFA Europa Conference League on October 21, 2021.
Playing in Norway’s Harsh Weather
Boniface, who previously represented the Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt before moving to Bayer Leverkusen, reflected on the severe conditions in Norway.
He said:
“I played in Norway, one of the coldest countries in the world. Bodø is a very small city, surrounded by the sea — it’s freezing.”
Mourinho’s Pre-Match Reaction
The striker recalled how Mourinho reacted to the climate:
“Mourinho came to the pitch, took his phone, recorded everything and posted: ‘This is the situation, we’re about to play, very cold.’”
Boniface’s Unexpected Comment
At the time, Boniface cheekily responded to Mourinho’s post:
“I commented because I didn’t know I’d be at this level today. I said, ‘You never see anything.’”
Injury Kept Him Out of Action
The Super Eagles striker, however, did not take part in the famous game as he was sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury.