Werder Bremen defender Felix Agu has declared his intention to play for Nigeria regardless of representing Germany at youth degree, Soccernet.ng experiences.
Over time many gamers based mostly overseas have switched allegiance to symbolize Nigeria by advantage of their origin. Within the Tremendous Eagles fold many gamers may have chosen to symbolize different nations however opted for Nigeria.
For instance, Maduka Okoye selected Nigeria over Germany, William Troost-Ekong selected Nigeria over the Netherlands, whereas stars like Ola Aina, Calvin Bassey, Joe Aribo, Ademola Lookman, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru all selected the Tremendous Eagles over England.
The newest participant to hitch that development is Werder Bremen star Agu. The 25-year-old left-back has been in Werder Bremen’s books since 200, and has registered 4 objectives and eight assists in 88 appearances.
In a current interview with Oma TV, Agu revealed that he desires to play for Nigerian.
“To play on the nationwide degree was at all times a dream of mine and I needed to make half of the choice already as a result of I performed for the German beneath 21 staff,” Agu mentioned.
“I did this to form of preserve this open, however I’ve talked lots to Justin Njimah about enjoying for the nationwide staff and we predict it will be like a dream come true to play for Nigeria.
“Additionally, it will put a smile on our fathers’ faces if we symbolize Nigeria,” Agu added.
Who’s Felix Agu?
Felix Agu was born in Osnabruck, Germany in September 27, 1999 to a Nigerian father and a German mom.
Nonetheless, having spent his early years in Germany, he selected to play for the German nationwide staff at youth degree. The left-back has robust dribbling, agility, steadiness, and reactions.
Agu represented Germany’s Underneath-21 staff twice in 2019, however he has not gotten a senior call-up since then.
Nonetheless, now that the Werder Bremen star has despatched out an open invitation to the Nigeria Soccer Federation, he may get referred to as up quickly.
Can Felix Agu break into the Tremendous Eagles staff
Felix Agu primarily operates from left-back and that may be a postion that’s not sealed but. Bruno Onyemaechi has been a an everyday in that place prior to now yr, however there may be nonetheless a giant room for enchancment from his finish.
The Tremendous Eagles would not have a number of good choices in that place, and Agu’s declaration offers them an additional possibility.
Though he isn’t enjoying on the highest degree but, he might be an honest possibility for coach Eric Chelle to have a look at.
The Franco-Malian has already revealed his Tremendous Eagles squad for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers later this month. However going into the following FIFA window, Agu may get his probability.
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