Official : Left-Footed Defensive Midfielder Eligible For Nigeria, Austria Joins VfB Lubeck

Published: July 05, 2020

Through a statement on their official website, German Regionalliga Nord champions VfB Lübeck have announced the signing of Austrian-born defensive midfielder of Nigerian descent, Osarenren Okungbowa on a one-year deal.

The 26-year-old has joined VfB Lubeck from Austrian Second League side Floridsdorfer AC, where he has spent eighteen months.

A left-footer, Okungbowa was on the books of Austrian giants Rapid Vienna for eight years (2010-2018), before joining St. Pölten.

"I had very good discussions with the trainer Rolf Landerl, " says Okungbowa.

"These made it easy for me to take the step away from home for the first time. I'm looking forward to the challenge in the far north. "

VfB Lübeck sports director Rocco Leeser added : "He is more of a late bloomer due to injuries.

"He can be used multifunctionally as a 6-man or central defender, very athletic and powerful in a duel. He brings the necessary calm on the ball."

Okungbowa is expected to begin training with his new teammates at VfB Lübeck in mid-July.

Igho Kingsley

Photo Credit : skn-stpoelten.at

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