Cologne have been crowned winter champions of the German 2 Bundesliga following their 3 - 2 win over Fortuna Dusseldorf in the last round of matches.

Manager Peter Stoger has paid tribute to his forward line - Anthony Ujah and Patrick Helmes - after both strikers accounted for 5 of the last 6 goals netted by the Billy Goats in the championship.

“In modern footballer, there are few teams that play with two strikers.

“But I have great quality in Patrick Helmes and Anthony Ujah . Now they have formed a partnership and clicked,” says Peter Stoger to express.de.

23 - year - old Anthony Ujah, who is presently holidaying with his kinsmen in Benue State, has notched up 7 goals in 19 matches.

On the other hand, Germany international Patrick Helmes, has recorded 6 goals in 13 championship games.