Owomoyela to host Der Klassiker screening in Kochi

Kochi, Nov 7 (IANS) Football fans in India will be reunited with two-time Bundesliga winner Patrick Owomoyela as the former defender of Borussia Dortmund is all set to host the live screening of "Der Klassiker" between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in Kochi on Saturday.Owomoyela, who is on a three-day visit to India this time, returns for the second consecutive screening. Earlier in 2019, Owomoyela attended a screening in New Delhi and comes back, this time, to soak in a bit of the Kerala football culture along with setting up a unique fan experience.The former Germany international will arrive in Kochi on November 8 and will be in the stands to witness his first-ever Hero Indian Super League game between Kerala Blasters and Odisha FC.Next morning, Owomoyela is scheduled for a media interaction at a five star hotel to share his experience on the Bundesliga and Indian football before heading to Kayamkulam Kayal in Alappuzha District to be part of the Champions Boat League races. Later in the evening, Owomoyela will meet select football fans back in Kochi and host the live screening of Der Klassiker.Currently, Borussia Dortmund are placed second on the 2019-20 Bundesliga table after ten rounds with 19 points, two places and a point above defending champions FC Bayern Munich.
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