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The newly invited to the Defender of Super Eagles, Felix Agu, has opened why he decided to change to get rid of the idea of representing Germany at the higher level in favor of Nigeria, reports Owngoalnigeria.com.
AGU was first approached by Nigeria in 2019 by former coach Gernot Rohr, but chose the option to play for the U21 of Germany. However, at the age of 25, he has now completed the Paperworks to play for the Nigerian national team.
Included in the team for the next Unity Cup that began today with Jamaica facing Trinidad and Tobago, before Nigeria faces Ghana tomorrow in the other tournament game.
AGU has hope to have a chance and said that team players have welcomed him, and has enjoyed training with Eric Chelle.
“They have spent a day and a half with all the boys and it was good. Very good, as everyone accepted quite well. We already spent a training session. And yes, it is nice to be here. I am happy, happy to be called, and I am enjoying my time,” he told the media channel of the Nigerian team.
He detailed the process and why he decided to opt for Nigeria’s national team after playing two friendly games for Germany’s U21 five years ago.
“I had the first contact with the Federation (NFF) and immediately wanted to talk to the coach, and I had good conversations with the coaching staff. And yes, then, once, once we had the call, it was a fairly easy decision for me to decide to play for Nigeria, because it is also a good way to also connect with my roots, so it was quite easy.
“This has been underway and I have been following the team, especially the qualification games recently and the last Cup of African Nations.
“So, this was like the most recent games, the largest African African nation and it’s like everyone in the world wherever you go, you know the Nigerians and you like to represent the country. This is like me the greatest honor. So, so I am very happy,” he concluded.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
