Werder Bemen defender Felix Agu has explained why he initially snubbed an invitation to the senior national team of Nigeria in favour of playing for the U21 of Germany, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Agu was first approached to play for the senior national team of Nigeria by former coach Gernot Rohr, while at second division side Osnabruck but turned it down in favor of a call up to the U21 of Germany.
He explained his decision to Ayo Olu Ibidapo on his YouTube channel shortly after making his debut for Nigeria in the Unity Cup final, where they defeated Jamaica 5-4 on penalty after a 2-2 draw in regulation time.
“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 had never at that time switched clubs. So it was more of a decision of comfort”, he explained.
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“Now I feel ready, and to play for the national team is the biggest honour you can have. I’m very happy to be called up and be welcomed by the team”.
On how he was welcomed by the players when he arrived the camp for the tournament and his feeling afterwards, the 25 year old revealed he felt really at home largely due to the players in the team that he knew before.
“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”, he concluded.
