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Little Known Karim Onisiwo In Action In Mainz 05 Home Loss

By Niyi Busari

Nigerian born little known Karim Onisiwo came on as substitute in his team, Mainz 05 home loss to Freiburg in their German Bundesliga match-day 18 encounter.

The former SV Salzburg forward was introduced in the 46th minute to replace Ridle Baku to foster the hosts attack.

K. Chang-Hoon who benefited from Nil Peterson assist put the visitors ahead in the 26th minute. Fifteen minutes later, Nils Petersen double the advantage for the 6th placed Freiburg.

Jean Phillipe Mateta in the 82nd minute scored the consolation goal for the homers.

Karim Onisiwo's efforts could count for nothing as Mainz 05 lost 1-2 in front of their home fans. Onisiwo was born by Nigerian father in Vienna Austria and the 27 year old forward played for Austria U21 national team in 2014.