Felix Agu has reflected on his decision to switch allegiance from Germany to Nigeria, Completesports.com reports.
Agu represented Germany twice at the U-21 level, before opting to play for Nigeria at the senior level.
The defender made his debut for Nigeria in a friendly against the Reggae Boys of Jamaica last month.
“A few years ago when I went to play for the German U21s, it was more of a decision of comfort because I knew some players there. I was still very young so it would have been a big step for me to come here as a player who has never at that time switched clubs, so it was more of a decision of comfort,” Agu said in an interview with sports journalist Ayo Olu Ibidapo.
“Now I feel ready and to play for the national team is the biggest honor you can have and I’m very happy to be called up and be welcomed by the team.”
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The Werder Bremen star won the Unity Cup in his maiden appearance with the Super Eagles.
The 25-year-old is looking forward to achieving greater things with the team.
“On a personal level, achieving something with the national team is even bigger than on the club level. The goal is to win the African Cup of Nations again, not just make the final but win it. Of course everyone wants to see Nigeria on the biggest stage, to qualify for the World Cup, and it’s next year so we’ll try our best to make it,” he added.
He also spoke about the warm welcome he received from his new international teammates.
“Everyone welcomed me with open arms but I know some players from Germany like Nathan Tella who I’ve played against, Frank Onyeka, Boniface, also Maduka Okoye. All the players welcomed me very well so it’s a very good feeling to be here,” Agu stated.
By Adeboye Amosu
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Super Eagles Left Wingback Felix Agu, who won his first cap for the Super Eagles following his successful nationality switch, is already dreaming big.
“On a personal level, achieving something with the national team is even bigger than on the club level,” he says .
“The goal (in the short-term) is to win the African Cup of Nations with Nigeria,” he goes on to say.
The Super Eagles, who currently hold Afcon Silver, remain a formidable team in Africa with highly gifted players and a supremely competent coach in Eric Chelle. With players like Agu, Osihmen, Lookman, Aina and Uche, Nigeria should again be a force to be reckoned with in the Afcon this Christmas.
Regarding next year’s World Cup, Agu said: “Of course everyone wants to see Nigeria on the biggest stage, to qualify for the World Cup, and it’s next year so we’ll try our best to make it,” he added.
With Nigeria languishing 4th on 7 points in the world cup qualification group, this dream seems forlorn.
However, if the Super Eagles fire on all cylinders in the remaining fixtures and events elsewhere go their way, Agu might well have his way with the team in the shortest term possible!