In a game that produced five goals, Paderborn continued their impressive form in the Bundesliga 2 with a 3-2 win over FC Cologne on Friday night.
Paderborn have now stretched their winning streak to four games as the race for promotion hots up.
Super Eagles left back Jamilu Collins surprisingly featured as a central defender and he put up a scintillating performance to grow his rising stock.
Jamilu who made his 22nd appearance of the league season for Paderborn lasted full duration in a game that had 15000 spectators in attendance at the Benteler-Arena.
Paderborn lies third on the Bundesliga 2 standings table with 37 points after 22 matches.