Thomas Sobotzik, Managing Director of Offenbacher Kickers, has given reasons his German Bundesliga 3 side signed Austrian-born Nigerian midfielder, Osarenren Emmanuel Okungbowa, from VfB Lübeck

He said that apart from the 27-year-old Osarenren Emmanuel Okungbowa being an asset to the German side, they signed the Nigerian eligible centre back to help fortify the team’s defence.

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Sobotzik said: “due to his technical, strategic, and physical abilities, Osa can be used very flexibly both in the defensive midfield and in the back row.

“As a so-called “late starter”, the former top talent of the Rapid Wien talent factory-made his breakthrough in professional football in the past two seasons. We hope and count on Osa to be able to confirm and further expand these achievements at OFC.”

In his remarks, Austrian-born Nigerian defender, Osarenren Emmanuel Okungbowa, has said that he is looking forward to having a successful career at his new club, Offenbacher Kickers.

Osarenren Emmanuel Okungbowa, recently penned a deal with the Kickers from VfB Lübeck in the German Bundesliga 3 on a free transfer strongly his new club add value to his playing career,

“I am very happy to be able to play at such an emotional club. This is exactly my thing!

“After they showed me the environment and the possibilities, there was no question for me whether I would accept the offer from Kickers Offenbach.

“I want to get fully involved here and be successful with the OFC.”, Osarenren Emmanuel Oungbowa.

Osarenren Emmanuel Okungbowa, who was born to Nigerian parents, joined Rapid Wien in 2010 from the amateur club Donaufeld. He made his professional debut for Rapid Wien in a 2–1 loss against Sturm Graz on 27 November 2016.

On 18 January 2019, Okungbowa signed for the rest of the season with Floridsdorfer AC. He signed for German 3. Liga side VfB Lübeck on a one-year contract in July 2020.

Osarenren Emmanuel Okungbowa played in 31 games in the third division in the VfB Lübeck jersey last season.

Previously, the 1.89-meter-tall left-footer was under contract with Rapid Vienna and Floridsdorfer AC, among others. Born in Vienna, he played a total of 28 games in the Bundesliga and the second division of Austria for both clubs.