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Dickson Abiyama joins Rot-Weiss Essen on permanent deal from Kaiserslautern

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 12:58 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Dickson Abiyama joins Rot-Weiss Essen on permanent deal from Kaiserslautern

Summary

Dickson Abiyama has signed a permanent contract with Rot-Weiss Essen after transferring from Kaiserslautern. The Nigerian striker scored six goals and provided four assists in just 14 appearances for Essen in the 3. Liga last season. Despite his individual success, Rot-Weiss Essen failed to earn promotion to the 2. Bundesliga, losing in the playoff to Greuther Fürth, Abiyama's former club. He has secured a two-year deal with an option for a third season, returning to a club where he previously had a loan stint. Abiyama aims to contribute significantly to Essen’s ambitions moving forward.

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•Abiyama signs two-year deal with Essen, option for third year
•Scored six goals and assisted four in 3. Liga previous season
•Essen missed promotion to 2. Bundesliga after playoff loss
•Previously helped Greuther Fürth achieve Bundesliga promotion in 2021
•Struggled with Kaiserslautern, going scoreless in 30 matches

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12:58 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Abiyama seals permanent Rot-Weiss Essen return from Kaiserslautern

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Former Bundesliga striker Dickson Abiyama signed for Rot-Weiss Essen on a permanent basis from Kaiserslautern. Abiyama scored six goals and assisted four in only 14 3. Liga appearances in the second h...
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