strengthening of VfL Osnabrück due to acquisition of Chance Simakala
Ba-Muaka Simakala, a dynamic offensive player, is back at VfL Osnabrück, ready to make a significant impact in the second league. The South African international spent the 2022/23 season on loan at 1. FC Kaiserslautern within the 2nd Bundesliga, but his heart lies with the bridge, the nickname for Osnabrück's stadium.
Simakala's return is a boost for the club, providing a new opportunity to excel in the second division. His versatile qualities, including his strength in one-on-one situations, great finishing, dangerous set pieces, and ability to decide games with a single action, will enrich VfL's offensive game.
The forward's thoughts of the upcoming home game against Aue already make his stomach flutter. He is looking forward to meeting his new teammates and the coaching team at VfL Osnabrück. Simakala's first training session with the club will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon at Illoshöhe.
Simakala previously wore the jersey of VfL Osnabrück for two years before joining SV Rödinghausen for the 2021/22 season. In his debut season with VfL in the 3rd league, he became a regular player, scoring eight goals and setting up three more for his teammates.
During the 2022/23 season, Simakala played a significant role in VfL's promotion to the second league, scoring 19 goals and providing nine assists. This impressive performance earned him a loan move to 1. FC Kaiserslautern, where he helped the team reach the final of the DFB-Pokal, where they lost to Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
VfL Osnabrück's representative, Philipp Kaufmann, is pleased that Simakala chose to return to the club despite many other options. Kaufmann believes that Simakala's return is significant for the club's chances in the second league.
Despite his departure from the club in July 2025, Simakala remains a popular figure at VfL Osnabrück. In the 2025 season, he was a notable figure on the team and popular enough to have a dance celebration named after him.
As Simakala sets his sights on a successful second stint with VfL Osnabrück, fans and players alike are excited to see what he will bring to the table in the upcoming season.
Simakala's return to VfL Osnabrück presents an opportunity to strengthen the club's offensive game in the second division, given his prowess in football, particularly evidenced by his impressive goal-scoring and assist records in European-leagues like the premier-league and the 2nd Bundesliga. Besides, his werewolf-like performance during the 2022/23 season was a major catalyst for VfL's promotion, making him an indispensable asset for the club's ambitions in the second league.
