Kennedy Okpala set to join SC Paderborn in January

Nigerian striker Kennedy Okpala has reportedly agreed a deal with German Bundesliga 2 club SC Paderborn from German Division 3 side Waldhof Mannheim in the upcoming January transfer window.

This was made known by Sky Sport reporter and transfer expert Florian Plettenberg, who confirmed the deal via his X (formerly Twitter) handle.

🚨💥 Kennedy #Okpala to SC Paderborn – DONE DEAL ✔️

He will join Paderborn in January, as per @SkySport_Ben.

20 y/o striker from Waldhof Mannheim has signed with Paderborn on Tuesday. #SCP are triggering the release clause of €550k.@berger_pj | @SkySportDE 🇩🇪🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/6vPiirWcqp

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 12, 2025

The Sky Sport journalist confirmed that the deal is complete as Paderborn triggered the Nigerian’s €550,000 release clause.

The 20-year-old’s contract at Waldhof Mannheim is set to expire in the summer of 2026.

Okpala has scored seven goals and provided three assists in 17 league appearances.