The first home game of the season proved a success for the Borussia U17s as they defeated SC Paderborn 4-1. The Black & Yellows took a 1-0 lead in the first half thanks to a Mika Lenninghaus goal, with Niclas Dühring and Isaak Nnachukwu getting on the scoresheet in the second half. BVB also benefited from a Paderborn own goal. The visitors managed to reduce the deficit to 2-1 before conceding two further goals.

Four BVB players have been selected for the Germany U17 squad for the upcoming international matches against Denmark and the Netherlands (9/12 October). Coach Michael Prus called up Nnamdi Collins, Samuel Bamba, Vasco Walz and Faroukou Cisse. (wiwi)