Overview
- Paderborn announced the long-term signing of Kennedy Okpala, 21, from third-tier Waldhof Mannheim.
- The move elevates Okpala to the 2. Bundesliga after a strong first half with seven goals and five assists in 18 league matches.
- Sporting director Sebastian Lange highlighted his development potential, pace, two-footedness, and offensive flexibility as key attributes.
- Okpala will be integrated immediately and is set to travel with the first team to a training camp in Belek, Turkey.
- Since joining Mannheim in 2021, he has made 71 3. Liga appearances, scoring 16 goals with six assists.