Strengthening of VfL Osnabrück through the addition of Chance Simakala
Ba-Muaka Simakala Returns to VfL Osnabrück Ahead of Home Game Against Aue
After completing medical tests and signing a contract, Chance Simakala is set to return to VfL Osnabrück, where he spent two years earlier in his career. The offensive player is looking forward to his new colleagues and is excited about the home game against Aue on Saturday.
Simakala made significant contributions during his time with VfL Osnabrück in both the 3rd and 2nd Bundesliga. In the 2025/26 season with VfL Osnabrück in the 3. Liga (third division), he has scored 8 goals, making him one of the key players and a leading scorer for the team.
VfL Osnabrück has welcomed Simakala back as part of a revamped squad with a renewed focus on strong performance in the 3. Liga. The club faced opponents like Alemannia Aachen and others in the 2025 season with Simakala as a notable contributor.
Details about his earlier career between 2nd and 3rd Bundesliga levels highlight that Simakala has developed steadily, showing goal-scoring ability and importance to the squad dynamics at Osnabrück. His consistent goal tally in early matches of the 2025/26 season underlines his offensive impact.
Simakala's return to VfL Osnabrück follows a loan spell at 1. FC Kaiserslautern within the 2nd Bundesliga, where he played a significant role in the club's DFB-Pokal final appearance, although they ultimately lost to Bayer 04 Leverkusen. He was subsequently transferred to Holstein Kiel, where he played 13 second league games.
Philipp Kaufmann, a representative of VfL Osnabrück, is pleased that Chance Simakala has committed to another spell with the club. Kaufmann believes that Simakala's many qualities will enrich VfL Osnabrück's offensive game.
Simakala will have his first training session with VfL Osnabrück at Illoshöhe at 2:30 pm on Thursday. For Simakala, it feels like coming home when he sees familiar faces and stands in the stadium of the bridge. He aims to build on the successful time he had with VfL Osnabrück and play a hopefully successful season.
In the 2022/23 season, Simakala played a significant role in VfL's promotion to the second league, scoring 19 goals and providing 9 assists. With his return, VfL Osnabrück fans are optimistic that Simakala will continue to contribute to the team's offensive strength and help secure a strong position in the 3. Liga.
Simakala's return to VfL Osnabrück means he will once again be a part of the European-leagues football landscape, given his previous stint with the club was in both the 3rd and 2nd Bundesliga. On Saturday, Simakala, an aggressive goalscorer with 8 goals this season, will take part in the home game against Aue, eager to make his mark as one of VfL Osnabrück's key players.
